Thomas Lecomte
About Thomas Lecomte
Thomas Lecomte is a Mechatronics Program Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various engineering and management roles at Faurecia and Renault, and has developed seat mechanisms for major manufacturers such as BMW and VW.
Current Role as Mechatronics Program Manager
Thomas Lecomte currently serves as the Mechatronics Program Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of mechatronic systems within automotive seating solutions. His responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, coordinating project timelines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lecomte's extensive experience in program management contributes to the successful execution of projects that meet client specifications.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Lecomte has held multiple positions at Faurecia since 2011. He began as an Ingénieur stagiaire in simulation and validation of seat mechanisms in Hannover, Germany. He progressed to roles such as Pilote Simulation, Pilote Validation, and Deputy Program Manager for various projects, including Tracks and Generic Recliners. His tenure at Faurecia spans over a decade, during which he has developed seat mechanisms for major automotive manufacturers such as BMW, VW, Opel, and GM.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Lecomte studied at Ecole centrale de Nantes, where he earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Simulation en Ingénierie Mécanique from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, he attended Lycée François 1er, completing Classes Préparatoires au Grandes Ecoles (MPSI puis MP) from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and simulation, essential for his roles in the automotive industry.
Career Background and Early Roles
Before joining Faurecia, Lecomte gained experience at Renault as an Ingénieur stagiaire focusing on motorist and fatigue calculations. He also worked as an Ingénieur consultant in crash calculations at GES. These early roles contributed to his understanding of automotive engineering principles and prepared him for more advanced positions in program management and validation at Faurecia.
Collaboration with General Motors
In addition to his role as Mechatronics Program Manager, Thomas Lecomte currently serves as Deputy Program Manager for General Motors projects. This position involves maintaining direct collaboration with the manufacturer, ensuring that project requirements are met and that the development process aligns with GM's standards and expectations. His ongoing work with GM highlights his expertise in managing complex automotive projects.