Laurent Guerin
About Laurent Guerin
Laurent Guerin serves as the FEA Tools & Methods Manager at Faurecia Seating, where he has worked since 2008. He is recognized for his extensive expertise in FEA software and supports a global team of engineers in automotive safety and biomechanics.
Work at Faurecia
Laurent Guerin has been employed at Faurecia since 1996, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the FEA Tools & Methods Manager for Faurecia Seating, a role he has occupied since 2008. In this capacity, he leads a team of eight individuals dedicated to developing tools and methods tailored for the Seating Division. His responsibilities include supporting approximately 100 FEA engineers across multiple countries, including France, Poland, Germany, China, the United States, Brazil, and Korea.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Guerin studied at the Ecole nationale supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques, where he focused on Ingénierie mécanique and earned his Diplôme d'ingénieur between 1988 and 1991. He possesses extensive IT skills and has been working with FEA software since 1992. His proficiency includes tools such as LS-Dyna, Abaqus, Radioss, Hyperworks, High Performance Computing, Linux, and Python.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Laurent Guerin worked at SNECMA as an FEA Engineer from 1992 to 1995. He transitioned to Faurecia in 1996, where he initially served as an FEA R&D Engineer until 2004. He then advanced to the position of FEA Manager for the Complete Seat Business Group, a role he held until 2008, before assuming his current position.
Achievements
Laurent Guerin is recognized as a Faurecia FEA Senior Expert, with specialized skills in automotive crash, occupant safety, biomechanics, mechanics, and seat regulations. His expertise supports the work of numerous FEA engineers globally, contributing to advancements in the automotive seating sector.