Jeremy Durand
About Jeremy Durand
Jeremy Durand is a Development Engineer with extensive experience in luxury automotive design, currently working at Faurecia in Mannheim, Germany. He has led significant projects, including the interior door panels for the Mercedes 2021 S-Class and the Renault 2022 Kadjar Wood car interior decorations.
Work at Faurecia
Jeremy Durand has been employed at Faurecia since 2013, serving as a Development Engineer for 11 years in the Mannheim Area, Germany. His role involves leading the development of innovative automotive components, particularly focusing on luxury interior designs. He has also worked as a Concept Engineer from 2010 to 2013 and as an Innovation Engineer (VIE) from 2008 to 2010. His contributions include the development of interior door panels for the Mercedes 2021 S-Class and the Renault 2022 Kadjar Wood car interior decorations.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Durand studied Mechanical Engineering at ITII Picardie (CNAM), where he earned an Engineer's Degree from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he attended IUT Orleans from 2002 to 2004, focusing on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician, achieving a High School diploma. His educational background supports his expertise in luxury automotive design and decorative solutions, showcasing a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Jeremy Durand worked in various engineering roles. He served as a Methods, Maintenance, and Industrialization Engineer at Valeo Wiper Systems from 2004 to 2007 in the Paris Area, France. He also gained experience as a Recruitment Consultant at Page Personnel - France for 7 months in 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Trainee in Mechanical and Precision Manufacturing at ETABLISSEMENTS YVON BOYER for 3 months in 2004.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jeremy Durand has led significant projects in the automotive industry. He was the Development Leader for the Renault 2022 Kadjar Wood car interior decorations, emphasizing his specialization in real material-decorated products. Additionally, he acted as the main technical interface for acquisition projects with premium German and worldwide OEMs, demonstrating his capability in high-level client interactions and technical support for decorative solutions.