* Coordinate the sourcing strategy between 11 ABB transformer manufacturing units* Report the purchasing performances at European level

• Responsible of the following categories for traction transformer : tanks and mechanical parts, pumps and sensors• Define and implement the sourcing strategy involving suppliers in Europe and Asia• Evaluate and select new suppliers• Negotiate contracts with the suppliers• Develop suppliers in Europe, China and India• Lead cost reduction projects internally to ABB and externally with suppliers

• Managed of a multiple disciplines team of technical writers, mechanical, electrical, simulation (FEM) and validation engineers• Planning and follow up of all the team’s activities • Defined and ensured implementation of priorities of the projects according to company needs and available resources• Provided technical expertise in mechanical design internally and externally to support customers and suppliers

• Managed of the welding engineers• Managed, mentored and trained the finite element calculation engineers• Defined and promoted design principles and rules to reduce development time and manufacturing costs• Drove and directed specialist activities in relation to special processes (welding, brazing, crimping and painting)• Provided support to quality department for IRIS certification (quality management standard for railway industry)• Established special process… Show more • Managed of the welding engineers• Managed, mentored and trained the finite element calculation engineers• Defined and promoted design principles and rules to reduce development time and manufacturing costs• Drove and directed specialist activities in relation to special processes (welding, brazing, crimping and painting)• Provided support to quality department for IRIS certification (quality management standard for railway industry)• Established special process description and validation• Performed suppliers audit• Paint expert for traction transformers Show less

• Project manager for the mechanical design of traction transformers• Interfaced with customers and suppliers for technical issues• Management of engineers and designers• Manager for the Chinese Market designs in collaboration with the Datong factory (several business trips made in China)

• Management, training and mentoring of 8 simulation engineers• Trained the designers to work with finite element tools.• Quoted, planned and lead simulation projects• Definition of validation tests for the BOBST machines with the test department• Consultant for simulation issues for the entire BOBST Group

• Numerical simulation specialist (FEM and multibody simulation)• Definition and synchronization of the movements of BOBST Machines

• Development of truck road holding simulations• FEM consultant for the nuclear plant and transportation industries• Development of test measurement benches with NI Labview