Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
Management for world-wide development projects (passenger cars & trucks), Specialist in US requirements, application for new material development such as carbon fibre (CFRP, CRP, CFRTP) as well as integration for alternative energy storage, HV-battery and fuel cell for Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV / PHEV) or Fuel-Cell Vehicle.
Experience in: - development strategies for EV / HEV / PHEV - developing specific VTS (Vehicle Technical Specification) and DVP (Design Validation Plan), considering the specific needs of each project, minimum risk for mass production vehicles (especially for EV) and a reduced testing program for small volume and start-up vehicle manufactures, using different development tools. - contacting new clients, preparing commercial proposals & negotiations - selection, nomination and training of project team engineers - the fulfilment of project targets, project strategies, timing, project costs & benefits - coordination of different development and test centres: CAD, CAE, crash, misuse, sled, component, active safety tests - passive safety structure performances of BIB with new materials like CFRP or SMC Taking care of clients in Europe, China, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey, USA, Vietnam, … which involves a high willingness for travel. During these activities, I've been able to establish close contacts with the Euro NCAP, IIHS & NHTSA authorities. Furthermore, I've a sound knowledge of current and planned future international legislation and consumer testing requirements, as well as the current requirements for vehicle safety electronics, especially those applied to passive & active safety measures.
- Responsible for restraint system integration and structure performance for several projects - Last project was the Carrera GT with a small dedicated team
- Coordination of the development work between Mercedes Benz in Untertürkheim (Germany) and Mercedes Benz in Vitoria (Spain) - Responsible of the development-production connection for the new Mercedes V-Class launch, solving any assembly concern
Resident Vehicle Safety Test Engineer at SEAT S.A. - Responsible for the structure performance and the first frontal airbag integration for the vehicles Toledo and Ibiza.