About
Highly accomplished Senior Cost Engineer with extensive experience in EV cells manufacturing and semiconductor industries, specializing in driving cost efficiency and strategic financial planning. Proven expertise in BOM cost control, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, and risk mitigation, consistently delivering significant cost savings and optimizing product development lifecycles. Adept at leveraging competitive analysis and market insights to inform critical business decisions and enhance profitability.
Work
Automotive Cells Company
|Project Cost Lead - EV Cells Manufacturing
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Led comprehensive cost control and estimation for EV cell manufacturing, optimizing Bill of Materials and CAPEX across development and ramp-up phases.
Highlights
Directed manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM) cost control, managing financial performance during critical development and ramp-up phases.
Executed comprehensive BOM cost estimations and oversaw weekly cost status updates, identifying variances to maintain budget integrity.
Analyzed cost impacts of Engineering Change Requests, providing strategic insights to minimize financial risks and optimize design changes.
Developed CAPEX estimations, enabling project managers and buyers to make informed sourcing decisions and optimize capital expenditure.
Evaluated overcost risks and formulated proactive mitigation strategies, safeguarding project profitability and ensuring financial stability.
Yole Group
|Cost Estimating Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Summary
Developed advanced cost models and conducted competitive analysis to optimize manufacturing costs for large wafer-scale semiconductor production.
Highlights
Developed and implemented robust cost models for CAPEX and OPEX, significantly improving financial forecasting for large wafer-scale manufacturing.
Conducted in-depth benchmark costing and competitive analysis, providing actionable insights for strategic pricing and market positioning.
Analyzed product Bill of Materials to determine total manufacturing costs of discrete components and modules, identifying areas for cost reduction.
Optimized supply chain models through detailed analysis, enhancing profit margins and operational efficiency for semiconductor products.
Collaborated with market analysts to track current trends and forecast future conditions in power electronics, informing product development and market strategy.
CEA List
|Project technical lead
Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Managed the technical development of an innovative medical device, ensuring product and process readiness from TRL 1-4.
Highlights
Managed critical technical aspects for the development of an innovative medical device, guiding it through Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-4.
Analyzed and refined product and process specifications in pilot phases, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.
Validated product design readiness for seamless implementation, accelerating the transition from development to production.
Coordinated project update sessions and conducted thorough risk assessments, ensuring timely progress and proactive issue resolution.
CNRS/CEA
|Project Engineer
Grenoble, Rhone Alpes, France
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Summary
Contributed to the development of new power device products, focusing on process innovation, workflow management, and yield improvement.
Highlights
Collaborated with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists on the development of new power device products.
Initiated and validated a novel process flow for new power electronics prototype designs, enhancing product performance and efficiency.
Managed workflow for the device fabrication line, improving operational efficiency and project timelines.
Led major defect reduction initiatives, resulting in significant yield improvements and enhanced product quality.
Provided critical technical knowledge to support continuous manufacturing process improvements and documented comprehensive process history.
Education
Quantic Business School of Technology
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MBA
Business Administration
TU Darmstadt
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Dipl. Engineer
Materials Engineering
Languages
French
Fluent
English
Native
Skills
Cost Management
Cost & Project Management, Cost Optimization, Cost Accounting, BOM Cost Control, CAPEX/OPEX Estimation, Overcost Risk Mitigation, Profit Optimization.
Project Management
Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Risk Assessment.
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Trend Analysis, Supply Chain Analysis, Business Decision Support.
Process Engineering & Improvement
Process Flow Design, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Defect Reduction, Yield Improvement, Product Specification.
Industry Expertise
Power Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, EV Cells Manufacturing, Medical Device Development, Wafer Scale Manufacturing.
Technical Skills
Cost Modeling, Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis, Design Validation, Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Budget Forecasting.