Benoit Plourde
About Benoit Plourde
Benoit Plourde serves as the Directeur De L’ingénierie at Bodycote, bringing extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing. His career includes roles at notable companies such as GE Aviation and The Timken Company, along with a solid educational background in automated production engineering.
Work at Bodycote
Benoit Plourde currently serves as the Directeur de l’ingénierie at Bodycote, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and ensuring the efficiency of engineering processes within the company. Bodycote specializes in thermal processing and metal treatment services, and Plourde's expertise contributes to the company's commitment to quality and innovation in these areas.
Previous Experience at CVTCORP
Benoit Plourde has held multiple positions at CVTCORP, including Directeur génie manufacturier & qualité from 2017 to 2019 and Directeur qualité et amélioration continue from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, he focused on manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. His experience at CVTCORP provided him with a solid foundation in managing quality processes and optimizing manufacturing operations.
Career at The Timken Company
Benoit Plourde worked at The Timken Company in various capacities from 2000 to 2007. His roles included Ingénieur de procédé and Ingénieur de projet, where he contributed to process engineering and project management. His tenure at The Timken Company allowed him to gain valuable experience in production supervision and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.
Educational Background
Benoit Plourde studied at École de technologie supérieure, where he earned a Baccalauréat in Génie de la production automatisée from 1996 to 2000. He also attended Collège Édouard-Montpetit, achieving a DEC en électrotechnique from 1991 to 1995. In 2022, he completed a Programme de développement in Gestionnaire performant at École de technologie supérieure, enhancing his management skills.
Expertise in Engineering and Management
Benoit Plourde possesses expertise in machining exotic metals and has a strong background in process optimization and plant layout management. He has extensive experience in coordinating the production launch of new products and significant experience in team management. His skills contribute to effective engineering practices and operational efficiency in the manufacturing sector.