Adrien Gilis
About Adrien Gilis
Adrien Gilis serves as the Seat Engineering Leader at Faurecia in Paris, France, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in the automotive industry, with previous roles at Faurecia, Toyota Motor Europe, and Plastic Omnium, and holds multiple degrees in mechanical engineering and energy law.
Current Role at Faurecia
Adrien Gilis serves as the Seat Engineering Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he manages resources effectively and focuses on maintaining high-quality standards in product development specifically for automotive seating. His expertise includes integrating processes within the automotive seating industry, contributing to the development of innovative seating solutions.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Adrien Gilis worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He was an Exhaust NVH Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Shanghai City, China, and later served as an Exhaust Product Specialist from 2019 to 2021 in the Indianapolis, Indiana Area. Additionally, he gained experience as a Seat Validation Engineer Intern in 2014 for six months in Etampes, which provided him with foundational knowledge in seat engineering.
Internship at Toyota Motor Europe
Adrien Gilis completed a six-month internship as a Drivetrain Evaluation Engineer Intern at Toyota Motor Europe in 2015. This role was based in the Brussels Area, Belgium, and allowed him to gain valuable insights into drivetrain evaluation processes within the automotive sector.
Educational Background
Adrien Gilis has a diverse educational background in engineering and law. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Lycée Dhuoda, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2010 to 2012, followed by a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from SUPMICROTECH-ENSMM from 2012 to 2015. He also studied at Stanford University, focusing on Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law, where he achieved a specialization in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he holds a federal coach degree in BMX, mountain biking, and road cycling from Fédération Française de Cyclisme, obtained in 2009.