Laurent Brault
About Laurent Brault
Laurent Brault is the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Facility at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in various managerial roles at Faurecia across multiple countries, including China, Japan, and France, and holds a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at Faurecia
Laurent Brault currently serves as the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Facility Management at Faurecia's 4.0 Facility. He has held this position since 2021 in Allenjoie, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. In this role, he oversees engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and facility management.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Laurent Brault has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various roles since 1989. His positions include Prototype Workshop Logistic/Accounting/Purchasing Manager from 1996 to 1998, Asia Manufacturing Engineering Manager from 2008 to 2010, and PSA/Renault - ASIA CBU Manager from 2012 to 2016 in Shanghai, China. He also served as Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi - ASIA CBU Director from 2016 to 2019 in Yokohama, Japan, and as Renault/Nissan/Toyota - Europe Customer Business Unit Director from 2019 to 2021 in Bavans, France.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Brault holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from LTE PS Laplace Caen, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. He also completed a BTS BE at Université de Caen Basse Normandie during the same period. Additionally, he pursued an in-house course in Strategy and Innovation at IESE Business School in 2018 and an in-house course in Global Program Management at ESSEC Business School in 2005.
Military Service
Before his extensive career in the automotive industry, Laurent Brault served in the Armée de Terre as a scientifique du contingent from 1988 to 1989. His military service took place at the Ministry of Defense in Paris, where he contributed to scientific and technical projects.
Career Timeline
Laurent Brault's career spans several decades, beginning in the design department at Faurecia from 1989 to 1995. He progressed through various managerial roles, including Program Manager from 2007 to 2008 and International Program Manager from 2003 to 2006. His career reflects a strong focus on manufacturing engineering and customer development across multiple regions.