Audrey D.
About Audrey D.
Audrey D. is a Leader Process Soudure Laser at Faurecia in Caligny, France, where she has worked since 2016. She leads international teams in product development related to laser welding and manages the entire lifecycle of laser welding programs.
Work at Faurecia
Audrey D. has been with Faurecia since 2009, holding various roles over the years. She currently serves as Leader Process Soudure Laser, a position she has held since 2016 in Caligny, Normandie, France. In this role, she leads international teams in China, Mexico, and Poland, focusing on the development of new products related to the laser welding process. Her responsibilities include planning, team motivation, and overseeing the proper functioning of the laser welding process in series production. Prior to her current position, she worked as Ingénieur Process from 2012 to 2016, where she specialized in fine cutting, thermal treatment, and assembly.
Education and Expertise
Audrey D. studied at IUT de Rouen, where she earned a DUT in Mesures Physiques with a specialization in Materials and Physico-Chemical Controls from 2007 to 2009. She furthered her education at ENSICAEN, where she achieved a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials through an apprenticeship with Faurecia from 2009 to 2012. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the areas of material science and mechanical processes.
Background
Audrey D. began her career at Valdepharm as a Technicienne qualité for a brief period in 2009. She then joined Faurecia as an Apprentie ingénieur matériaux, where she gained valuable experience from 2009 to 2012. After completing her apprenticeship, she continued to work at Faurecia in various engineering roles, ultimately leading to her current position. Her extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in laser welding processes, has shaped her professional journey.
Achievements
In her role as Leader Process Soudure Laser, Audrey D. proposes innovative product and process design ideas aimed at improving laser welding performance. She validates the final welding stage before production through statistical analyses to ensure reliability. Additionally, she develops and manages the evolution of laser welding programs throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with engineering design offices to define welding processes from feasibility to final validation. Her management skills are evident as she oversees a team of three members, organizing and correcting their work while also managing project budgets.