Bastien Carel
About Bastien Carel
Bastien Carel is an Advanced Manufacturing Manager at Fort Wayne Metals, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, having held various roles at Dassault Falcon Jet and earned master's degrees in engineering and aircraft manufacturing.
Work at Fort Wayne Metals
Bastien Carel has served as the Advanced Manufacturing Manager at Fort Wayne Metals since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for integrating new manufacturing technologies that enhance performance, cost, and quality. His efforts are aimed at maintaining the company's competitive advantage in the industry. Carel leads initiatives focused on the implementation of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory solutions, which are essential for scaling up processes to meet future customer demands.
Previous Experience at Dassault Falcon Jet
Prior to his current position, Bastien Carel held multiple roles at Dassault Falcon Jet. He served as the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2018, and as a Team Leader for Process, Method & Tooling from 2013 to 2016. His experience also includes roles as an Industrial Program Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer, spanning from 2006 to 2018. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to various engineering and manufacturing projects in the Little Rock, Arkansas area.
Education and Expertise
Bastien Carel holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, he studied Flugzeugbau (aircraft manufacturing) at Universität Stuttgart for one year in 2005-2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in advanced manufacturing and engineering processes.
Leadership and Recognition
Bastien Carel has been recognized by management for his contributions to improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. His leadership skills have been acknowledged in fast-changing and complex environments, particularly in settings that experience business growth and multicultural dynamics. Carel's ability to thrive in such environments has made him a valuable asset to his teams.