Djafar Larbi
About Djafar Larbi
Djafar Larbi is a Product Specialist Manager at Nao with extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) and Cold End systems. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Technologie de Compiègne and has worked in various roles at Faurecia across multiple countries.
Current Role at Faurecia
Djafar Larbi serves as the Innovation and Product Expertise Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017 in Augsburg Area, Germany. In this role, he focuses on advancing product development and innovation strategies within the organization. Additionally, he has been the Product Specialist Manager for NAO since 2019, based in Columbus, Indiana, USA. His responsibilities include overseeing product specifications and ensuring alignment with market needs.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Djafar Larbi has extensive experience at Faurecia, having held multiple positions over the years. He worked as an Exhaust Product Development Engineer in the Toledo, Ohio Area from 2005 to 2008. He then transitioned to roles in China and Korea, serving as Product Specialists Manager from 2011 to 2014 in Shanghai and as Global Product Development Leader from 2008 to 2010 in Korea. His tenure also includes positions as Product Expertise Manager in Augsburg, Germany, and NVH Engineer in Bavans, France.
Education and Expertise
Djafar Larbi studied Mechanical Engineering at Université de Technologie de Compiègne, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree from 1992 to 1997. His academic background emphasizes a strong foundation in acoustics and vibrations, which aligns with his specialization in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) within the automotive industry. He also possesses expertise in Finite Element Analysis and testing, particularly relevant to automotive engineering.
Career Background
Before joining Faurecia, Djafar Larbi worked as a Mechanical Engineer at TEUCHOS in Lardy, France from 1998 to 2000. His career in the automotive sector began with a focus on NVH engineering, which he continued to develop throughout his various roles at Faurecia. His diverse experiences across different countries, including France, Korea, China, and the USA, contribute to his comprehensive understanding of global automotive markets.