Eric Laayadi
About Eric Laayadi
Eric Laayadi is a Projects Engineer in the Aerospace Division at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in engineering with experience in various roles across the aerospace and automotive sectors.
Current Role at Kennametal
Eric Laayadi serves as a Projects Engineer in the Aerospace Division at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for determining machining strategies and selecting suitable tools for manufacturing parts according to customer requirements. He specializes in creating technical and economic proposals for the industrialization of mechanical parts within the aerospace and defense sectors. His work involves managing supplier offers and consultations to ensure optimal project execution.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to his current role, Eric Laayadi gained extensive experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at Safran Engineering Services as a Manufacturing Engineering Plant Engineer from 2017 to 2019. He also completed a Master Thesis at Airbus Helicopters in 2017, where he worked for six months. His earlier roles include internships at NCTEngineering GmbH and Bertrandt, where he focused on engineering projects in the Munich area.
Educational Background
Eric Laayadi studied at Lycée Franco Allemand de Buc, where he achieved a Baccalauréat Scientifique franco-allemand from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education at EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs, studying Production et Automatisation and earning a Diplôme d'ingénieur Franco-Allemand from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise in the aerospace field.
Internships and Early Career
Eric Laayadi's early career included several internships that contributed to his professional development. In 2013, he completed an industrial internship at Bertrandt and an operational manufacturing internship at 3D PLUS, both lasting two months. He also worked at Audi Belgium in 2015, focusing on process improvement for four months. These experiences provided him with practical skills in engineering and manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role at Kennametal, Eric Laayadi is involved in calculating machining time using digital CAM simulation and determining the cost per part. He designs and costs special tools tailored to specific manufacturing needs and creates comprehensive technical files for customers to facilitate project understanding and execution. Additionally, he provides on-site assistance for the start-up of tools, ensuring smooth implementation and operation.