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Frédéric HAYEZ
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Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Site R&D manager
Valeo Lighting System
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated customer interface and contributed to strategic initiatives
- Contributed to the development of the Strategy Development Plan for components, products and systems
- Cultivated customer relationships through regular meetings
- Supported technical communications and marketing actions, including demo vehicles and multimedia presentations
- Implemented a standardization strategy and escalated lessons learned to enhanced operational standards
- Directed robust design practices in alignment with the industrial network to improve manufacturability
- Instituted methodologies and tools essential to product development
- Built product expertise and defined a competency matrix along with a corresponding training plan utilizing Valeo Technical Institutes
- Established and nurtured related professional networks
- Leveraged available resources (VEC, TEC) effectively
- Oversaw R&D efficiency enhancements
- Managed the R&D budget comprehensively
- Illuminated grille BMW i7
- Illuminated logo
- VW Terramont
- Disclosed pictures are in mass production
- Projection systems
- BMW 7 series
Platform and innovation manager
Valeo Lighting System
- Executed the deployment of new standards products according to platform roadmaps
- Ensured the availability of comprehensive training materials
- Identified potential synergies between products for possible re-use
- Facilitated the patent application process
- Constructed and monitored the budget effectively
Site R&D manager
Valeo Lighting System
Foshan
- Engineered the installation of a new development center in South China
- Spearheaded the hiring process and development of competences necessary for a fully autonomous R&D center
- Managed team growth, expanding R&D engineering capabilities by over 200 personnel, including design, electronics, simulation and optical design
- Received nomination and recognition as Valeo Expert in system engineering from Valeo Group
R&D engineer
Valeo Lighting System
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Developed a range of products for esteemed customers such as BMW VW, Porsche, Volvo, PSA,...
- Ensuring compliance with customers STD and internal procedures
- Designed on CATIA V4-V5
- Defined DFMEA and established validation plan
Timeline
Site R&D manager
Valeo Lighting System
01.2021 - Current
R&D engineer
Valeo Lighting System
01.1999 - 01.2012
Licence - Technical CAD-CAM
University Aix-Marseille
09.1997 - 06.1998
Brevet Technicien Supérieur - Tooling Study (molding - Stamping)
Lycée Charles Poncet
09.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mechanic
Lycée Charles Poncet
09.1994 - 06.1995
Platform and innovation manager
Valeo Lighting System
Site R&D manager
Valeo Lighting System
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Skills
- Design thinking
- Intellectual property management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Innovation management
- Technical leadership
- Schedule management
- Task delegation
- Cost reduction
- Project planning
- Risk management
- Process optimization
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
- Employee development
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis management
- Budget management
- Reporting and documenting
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Project management
- Computer skills
- Team development
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- MS office
Education
Licence - Technical CAD-CAM
University Aix-Marseille
Aix-en-Provence 09.1997 - 06.1998
Brevet Technicien Supérieur - Tooling Study (molding - Stamping)
Lycée Charles Poncet
Cluses 09.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mechanic
Lycée Charles Poncet
Cluses 09.1994 - 06.1995
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 80 staff members.
- Resolved product issue
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsSoftware
Google suite
Catia
SAP
Languages
French
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Interests
Football
Photo
Music
Movies
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