Olivier Blanchard

Experience

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  Bosch

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Assistant engineer (internship)

  Application of the BOSCH Production System (Toyota Production System) on a production line of injection nozzles.

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  ENSAM Paris - LBM

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Research project: 3D Vibration Model of the human body

  Analysis of experimental results in order to define the resonance frequencies of the human body and filter them through the car seats. Signal processing and vibration analysis.

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  Faurecia

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2014

  BR205 – Mercedes C-Class 2014: Development of the chrom and aluminium décor trims instrument panel and door panels. Development responsibility from the project acquisition (april 2011) until Start of Production (december 2013). R231 – Mercedes SL 2012 : Development of the aluminium decor trims instrument panel, center console and door panels starting on “Baulos” development phase.Secondary tasks:Implementation of the Faurecia standards in the new FAD entity.Lead of development engineers (4 employes) from september 2012 until april 2013 (during absence of product manager).Lead of Working groups in order to define new development standards such as a specific Design Validation Plan. Show less

  • Program Development Leader

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Development Engineer

    Oct 2008 - Mar 2011

  • Junior Development Engineer

    Oct 2007 - Sept 2008
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  Southco, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  Overall responsibility for acquisitions and serial life projects with german car manufacturers. Special focus on VW Group.Over 300 Accounts (OEM, Tier 1, Tier 2 etc...)2016: USD 5 Millions revenue, +12% growthSouthco awards 2016: Goal Achiever, Top revenue Product, Top producer positioning control. Audi Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) 3rd generation.Development of Display mounts for rear passengers.System developed and specifically adapted for Audi Q7, A4/A5 (B9), Q5, A6 facelift, as well as Porsche Panamera, Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.Working closely with Audi genuine Accessories, Audi Seats, Audi Electronics, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Faurecia and Lear (Tier ones).

  • Key Account Manager - Automotive Germany

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Program Manager Automotive

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Lear Corporation

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2021

  Senior Account Manager Daimler Seating

  Mercedes BR167 (GLE/GLS), BR206 (C-Class and derivates): Commercial responsibility for specific seat rows or complete set depending on the project.

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  MAGNA STEYR Engineering AG & Co KG

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Department Manager Complete Vehicle - Electrics / Electronics

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Program Manager Complete Vehicle Electrics / Electronics

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022