Fabien Ballay
About Fabien Ballay
Fabien Ballay is a Chef De Projet Industrialisation with extensive experience in thermal spraying techniques and industrial project management. He has worked at Bodycote since 2015 and previously held positions at BorgWarner and Safran Filtration Systems, where he developed skills in automation and robotic programming.
Work at Bodycote
Fabien Ballay has been employed at Bodycote as Chef de Projet Industrialisation since 2015. In this role, he leads major industrialization projects, focusing on defining project objectives and resource allocation. His responsibilities include introducing products into production according to product definition files and client requirements. He engages in continuous improvement initiatives and applies lean management practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Safran Filtration Systems
Fabien Ballay has held multiple positions at Safran Filtration Systems. He worked as a Stagiaire Ingénieur bureau d’études for five months in 2014 and later as an Ingénieur bureau d’études for three months in the same year, both in Nexon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. He also completed a three-month internship as Stagiaire bureau d’études in 2013. His roles involved drafting validation dossiers and engaging in product development processes.
Internship at BorgWarner
In 2011, Fabien Ballay completed a three-month internship as Stagiaire technicien de laboratoire at BorgWarner in Eyrein, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This early experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of laboratory operations within the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Fabien Ballay studied at IUT du Limousin, where he earned a DUT in Mesures Physiques from 2009 to 2011. He furthered his education at ENSIL-ENSCI, achieving a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Ingénierie mécatronique, robotique et automatisation from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in automation, communication buses, and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
Specialization in Thermal Spraying Techniques
Fabien Ballay specializes in thermal spraying techniques, particularly High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) and Plasma processes. He is skilled in drafting validation dossiers, including surveillance plans and industrial validation. His expertise extends to simulating and programming robotic cells using Robotguide and Robotstudio for ABB and Fanuc robots, as well as designing special machines and tooling using Catia V5.