Benoit Dumetz

Project Manager at CLAAS Tractor

France

About

Engineering/project management professional with extensive experience in design, development and sourcing of electro-mechanical equipment. Proven expertise in management of multi-discipline engineering projects and teams. Demonstrated commitment to product quality, performance and safety while meeting goals and deadlines. Recognized for ability to develop broad range of solutions based on depth of experience and understanding of technology. Consistently identified and followed through opportunities for equipment improvement and cost savings. Known as keen, reliable and knowledgeable team player with collaborative leadership style that fosters inter-discipline communication. Bilingual, English and French. Specialties: Structural/Mechanical Design, Machine Components/Equipment Integration Budget/Plan Development Product Lifecycle Management International Technology Transfers, Sourcing Multinational Codes/Standards

Experience

  • Project Manager at CLAAS Tractor
    Sep 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 10 mos

  • Manager, Tractor Projects Sourcing at CLAAS
    Jan 2007 - Aug 2007 · 8 mos

    Located in Claas India Ltd, Faridabad, India Developing suppliers and transmission components sourcing for CLAAS Tractor Division.

  • Engineering Manager at Renault Agriculture
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    Appointed in Indo-French Joint Venture, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India In charge of product engineering and manufacturing sustaining for a range of 60-90hp farm tractors. - Management and technical expertise to engineering team. - Evaluation of local technologies and suppliers. - Definition and coordination of test programs for tractors and components. - Supervision of product data management and liaison with Corporate Service and Spare Parts departments.

  • Schlumberger (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Manager, Oilfield Units Engineering
      2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

      Managed engineering projects of land and offshore mobile equipment. Completed development of a technologically advanced wireline land unit with a group of six engineers and five CAD designers (Pro/Engineer, AutoCad), $1.8M/yr budget.

    • Engineer and Senior Project Engineer
      1989 - 2001 · 12 yrs

      Directed development of main mechanical, hydraulic and electrical sub-assemblies on wireline truck and offshore units projects. Performed mechanical components selection and generated structural, electrical and hydraulic designs. Supervised and assisted CAD designers working on detailed design and assembly drawings.

  • Engineer at ENTREPRISES SAUNIER DUVAL
    1987 - 1989 · 2 yrs

    Managed installation of industrial electrical systems and networks, from quotation to commissioning.