Yannick Flauss

Experience

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  SKF - Engineering and Research Center (Netherlands)

  Feb 2003 - Jul 2003

  Project Research Assistant (Intern)

  Feasibility study concerning a project of added-value on an experimental product, technical research, process and tooling built-up and testing.

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  Husky Injection Molding Systems (Luxembourg)

  Nov 2003 - Feb 2004

  CAD Designer (Intern)

  Injection machine parts CAD designer.

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  MECAPLAST Group

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

  Production Control Analyst (Intern)

  - Production process study and measurements (downtime, breakdown…)- Productivity indicators implementation (OEE, TEEP…) - Study for implementation of standard process improvement procedures (SMED, 5S…)

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  FIM - Fédération des Industries Mécaniques

  Mar 2005 - Dec 2006

  China Project Manager

  Time-sharing mission for six mechanical-industry-oriented SMEs- Creation and developement of business relations with Chinese distribution companies, suppliers or customers. - Local market and technical research- Research, set-up and management of local commercial network (distributors)- Identification of potential suppliers, selection and project follow-up

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  SISE SAS

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2009

  - Sales developement and management for China and neighbouring Asian countries- Local market and technology surveys- Management and training of the distribution partners- Prospecting, direct follow-up and support of local Key Accounts branches- Implementation of communication plan, marketing strategy, participation to major professional exhibitions - Sales developement and management for Asia Pacific Countries- Asial market and technology surveys- Research, Management and training of the distribution partners- Prospecting, direct follow-up and support of local Key Accounts branches- Implementation of communication plan, marketing strategy, participation to major professional exhibitions

  • Asia Area Business Manager

    Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

  • Asia Area Business Developer

    Jan 2007 - May 2008
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  Anavil Company Limited

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

  Sourcing Manager

  - Sourcing Projects coordination, development and follow-up - Merchandising team management- Benchmark supervision, negotiation and commercial agreement implementation- Strategic orientation and commercial approach on products and customers- Implementation of the team technical/quality understanding and development on products

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  Schindler Management AP (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2017

  R&D CCQL & SC Support Manager

  - Cost optimization management (CCQL) / cost tracking / costing- industrialization support / supplier development - R&D material ordering management

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  Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)

  Aug 2017 - now

  Lead the local team of R&D Project Managers and apply proper Project Management governance for the execution of the different Development projects. Responsible of Driving Technical Projects aiming to optimize the Product Cost. Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams located in both local R&D and international R&D offices.Develop product cost and costing know-how within R&D North America.

  • Engineering Product Manager (EPM) & PMO

    Jan 2021 - now

  • R&D Project Management Office Manager

    Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  • R&D Project Manager

    Sept 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Product Manager 3300 NI (Cost & CCQL)

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018