Nicolas Michot
About Nicolas Michot
Nicolas Michot serves as the Engineering Director at Faurecia Automotive Seating, where he has worked since 2014, focusing on product-process strategies for seat comfort and trim components. He has held various roles within the company, including R&D Manager for South America and R&D Expertise & Innovation Seat Manager worldwide.
Work at Faurecia
Nicolas Michot has been serving as the Engineering Director at Faurecia Automotive Seating since 2014, marking a decade of experience in this role based in Etampes. In this capacity, he defines strategic policies related to product-process specifically aimed at enhancing seat comfort and trim components. He leads the global division for Comfort & Trim Systems, which encompasses five component product lines. His role involves managing international R&D sites, overseeing the innovation process through to serial production for seat comfort and trim components.
Previous Roles at Faurecia
Prior to his current position, Nicolas Michot held several key roles within Faurecia Automotive Seating. From 2007 to 2010, he worked as the R&D Expertise & Innovation Seat Manager worldwide, based in Brières Les Scellés, France. Following this, he served as the R&D Manager for South America from 2010 to 2013 in Quatro Barras, Brazil. In these roles, he focused on implementing engineering efficiency methodologies and fostering partnerships with customers and suppliers in the automotive seating sector.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Michot studied at ENSAIT - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, where he specialized in textiles and earned the title of ingénieur from 1990 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering, particularly in the automotive seating industry. His knowledge and skills have been instrumental in his roles at Faurecia, where he has contributed to advancements in seat comfort and trim components.
Leadership in Engineering
As Engineering Director, Nicolas Michot leads initiatives that enhance product development and engineering efficiency within the Comfort & Trim Systems division. He oversees the management of international R&D sites, ensuring that innovation is effectively translated into serial production. His leadership fosters collaboration among teams and strengthens partnerships with stakeholders in the automotive sector, contributing to the overall success of Faurecia Automotive Seating.