Sylvain Launay
About Sylvain Launay
Sylvain Launay is a Development Engineer en Suivi Vie Série at Faurecia, specializing in decorative parts for premium automotive finishes. He employs lean management techniques and has a background in materials engineering with a focus on natural leather and Alcantara.
Current Role at Faurecia
Sylvain Launay currently holds the position of Development Engineer en Suivi Vie Série at Faurecia, where he has been employed since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle of products and ensuring that development processes align with quality standards. He applies lean management techniques to enhance project execution and efficiency. His work is based in Méru, Hauts-de-France, France.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Sylvain Launay worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He served as a Development Engineer en Programme from 2016 to 2019, focusing on project development. He also held the position of Supplier Quality Assurance for five months in 2015, where he was involved in quality control processes. His experience at Faurecia has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry's quality and development standards.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Launay studied at Prépa PC Assomption Rennes before pursuing further education at the Institut textile et chimique de Lyon. He specialized in plasturgie, achieving the degree of Ingénieur Matériaux en Plasturgie from 2013 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in materials engineering, particularly in the context of decorative parts in the automotive sector.
Technical Skills and Tools
Sylvain Launay possesses expertise in various technical tools and methodologies relevant to his field. He utilizes Teamcenter Visualization Professional 11 and Galileo (ENOVIA PLM) for product lifecycle management. His skills include conducting geometric convergence activities, such as MdC surveys and 3D scanning, as well as creating mock-ups for validation prior to implementation in series tooling.
Specialization in Decorative Parts
In his role, Sylvain Launay specializes in the development of decorative parts, particularly those involving natural leather embossing and Alcantara for premium limited editions. He is responsible for drafting specifications for high-end finishes that incorporate materials like leather and Alcantara, as well as CNC stitching techniques. His focus on quality and detail is essential for meeting the standards of premium automotive products.