Omar Akoum
About Omar Akoum
Omar Akoum is a Mechatronics Project Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Mechatronics engineering degree from Polytech Orleans and has experience in various roles within the aerospace and automotive sectors.
Work at Faurecia
Omar Akoum has been employed at Faurecia as a Mechatronics Project Manager since 2019. In this role, he manages a team of nine individuals, including function managers, to support sales and secure new projects for the product line. He oversees two applicative projects from development to serial life, managing a budget of 1.5 million euros and achieving a turnover of 151 million euros. His responsibilities include focusing on process improvement related to program functions, which encompasses reporting, milestone evidence, cost follow-ups, and budget management.
Education and Expertise
Omar Akoum studied at Polytech Orleans, where he focused on Mechatronics and System Design, earning his degree as a Mechatronics Engineer from 2008 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended Lycée Alphonse Lamartine in Tripoli, Lebanon, where he specialized in Physics and Chemistry and obtained his Baccalauréat S from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and systems design.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Omar Akoum gained experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Zodiac Aerospace as a Test Department Intern for one month in 2013 and at Schaeffler in multiple capacities. His tenure at Schaeffler included roles as a Process Design Intern in 2014, a Design Leader from 2014 to 2017, and a Senior Design Leader from 2017 to 2018. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in project management and design processes.
Achievements
During his time as Mechatronics Project Manager at Faurecia, Omar Akoum secured significant order intakes totaling 748 million euros over three years, from 2019 to 2021. His role involves overseeing critical projects and ensuring successful financial outcomes, demonstrating his effectiveness in managing complex engineering initiatives.