Graduated BTS Fab Meca, 1981 in France, started at Faurecia Group in 1982. His product/process experience led him to become the process pilot manager of the start-up of new track products for car seats. His involvement also led him to assist the Canadian plant when tracks production started over there. In 2001 he joined the Advanced Engineering department and develop new bending and laser welding Technologies for specific applications. He has become an authority on materials used in stamping processes, especially for the bending tools. Promoted stamping Expert in 2007, he has developed validation procedures for tools and materials, written specifications books for special technics. He gave lectures in four international conferences about tooling steels applications. Working for Innovation Dept., he is author of 14 patents for Faurecia group.