Patrick Sebastian

Available to hire

Language

German
Advanced
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Vehicle Architecture Area Manager at INEOS Automotive
September 20, 2015 - September 20, 2018
Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional responsibilities within INEOS process development across vehicle architecture programs. Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, defining roles and responsibilities and aligning activities across engineering, styling, and external partners. Drive harmonization across multiple projects to create a cohesive architecture and streamlined development processes. Oversee concept creation for full-vehicle concepts, ensuring innovative and efficient design solutions while balancing design intent with engineering feasibility. Lead geometrical validation and ensure compliance with international regulatory standards. Supervise ergonomics development and act as the primary interface between engineering, leadership teams, and external partners to optimize process efficiency and innovation. Provide strategic input on vehicle concept development and lead the design, development, and validation of full-vehicle concepts across multiple carlines
Vehicle Architecture Area Manager at INEOS Automotive
September 20, 2018 - February 20, 2020
Continued leadership of cross-functional vehicle architecture programs within INEOS Automotive. Manage and coordinate zone leads and technical teams to ensure seamless component integration across chassis, body, and electrical domains. Drive cost control, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high quality standards. Provide strategic input on vehicle concepts and optimize system-level design through early-stage validation and manufacturing feasibility. Foster collaboration with suppliers and external partners to accelerate innovation and maintain architecture coherence across multiple carlines. Represent the department in customer and executive interactions and drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and product development.
Vehicle Layout Ergonomics at INEOS Automotive
October 1, 2023 - Present
Lead ergonomic layout development for full-vehicle programs. Oversee cockpit and seating ergonomics; champion cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering and manufacturing to optimize driver and passenger comfort, safety, and usability. Develop and validate layout concepts; manage data-driven assessments; coordinate with design and engineering across carlines; ensure integration with packaging, seating positions, footwell, and control placement. Supervise ergonomic testing and validation; drive improvements in user experience across vehicle families.

Education

Master's degree in Automation Technology and Economics at Extra-Occupational University of Applied Science Campus 02
February 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in Automation Technology at Extra-Occupational University of Applied Science Campus 02
June 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other