Arnaud Quatannens
About Arnaud Quatannens
Arnaud Quatannens is a Senior Manager of Blueprint Design at Northvolt, with over 20 years of experience in engineering and industrial management. He has held various roles in companies such as Fives ECL and Forsee Power, specializing in lean management, productivity improvement, and health and safety.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Arnaud Quatannens serves as the Senior Manager of Blueprint Design at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. His role involves overseeing design processes and ensuring the alignment of engineering practices with the company's strategic objectives. Prior to this, he worked as a Design Manager at Northvolt from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to various design initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Arnaud Quatannens has extensive experience in engineering management, having worked in various capacities at Fives ECL. He served as an Engineering Quality Manager from 2004 to 2007, followed by a role as Engineering Project Manager from 2007 to 2009. His responsibilities included managing quality control processes and overseeing engineering projects to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Leadership Roles in Industrial Operations
From 2017 to 2022, Arnaud Quatannens held the position of Plant Director at Forsee Power in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France. He also served as Group Industrial Director at Forsee Power for 11 months in 2022. His leadership roles focused on optimizing industrial operations and implementing best practices in manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Arnaud Quatannens studied at Polytech'Lille, where he earned an Engineer's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1996 to 1999. He possesses expertise in lean management, productivity improvement, process and quality control, and has a strong background in Health & Safety, emphasizing risk management and ergonomics across various industries.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
With over 20 years of experience in high-pressure environments, Arnaud Quatannens has developed a robust background in engineering, industrialization, and manufacturing. His career includes significant roles at Ad Industrie as Project Director from 2012 to 2016 and various positions at Fives ECL, where he focused on calculation and computation management.