Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium
Mechanical Engineer with 17 years of experience in automotive chassis and suspension systems development, followed by 4 years in Asset Management within the dredging industry. I built my career leading technical development of suspension components, working closely with suppliers, engineering teams and manufacturing plants across LATAM and Europe. My background includes CAE simulations, supplier industrialization, cost and quality control, and cross-functional project coordination in international environments. Since 2022, I have been focusing on Asset Management, contributing to maintenance strategy deployment, fleet technical availability improvement and cost optimization for dredging vessels. I work at the intersection of technical performance, reliability engineering and operational efficiency. I thrive in multicultural environments and bring a structured, analytical and results-driven approach to complex technical challenges.
Communication with technical and onboard teams Verification and validation of information Implementation of a project planning Organization of meetings with the purchasing, technical, and onboard personnel teams Technical assistance to the purchasing team Contact and information gathering from suppliers Asset management: Management of the AMOS software (component management tool for ships) Entry of technical data for various onboard equipment into the software Sorting and selection of essential data relating to ship equipment: (diesel engines, hydraulic pumps, winches, fuel oil separators, wastewater treatment plants) Analysis of critical components for maintenance
Technical support for Volvo dealerships in Europe and Asia Diagnosis and resolution of vehicle-related technical issues Customer satisfaction and dealership performance through remote troubleshooting
Analysis and validation of product specifications: technical standards, validation plan, timeline Point of contact for supplier meetings Liaison between technical and purchasing teams Supplier evaluation Coordination of communication with various departments Technical support during supplier audits Weekly reports to the project manager
Leading the development of front and rear suspension systems for a hybrid SUV project Managing supplier relationships and purchasing, from the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the production phase Ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements
Started at product and process pilot on Porto Real manufacturing plant, in Rio de Janeiro
Technical reference to South American Team Organize periodic phone meetings with South america and China Teams to change informations and doing the technical support to projects on route Interlocutor with PSA wheels engineering team about new INMETRO Regulation. Responsible to change informations with South America and European teams