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I'm Jérôme Cassan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive product development, specializing in plastic and metal components. I lead design activities from concept to industrialisation, collaborating with simulation teams, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional engineering departments. I manage mechanical and manufacturing constraints with a structured, practical approach and am focused on delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions. I enjoy turning complex challenges into manufacturable, high-quality components.…I'm Jérôme Cassan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive product development, specializing in plastic and metal components. I lead design activities from concept to industrialisation, collaborating with simulation teams, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional engineering departments. I manage mechanical and manufacturing constraints with a structured, practical approach and am focused on delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions. I enjoy turning complex challenges into manufacturable, high-quality components.

Jérôme Cassan

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I'm Jérôme Cassan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive product development, specializing in plastic and metal components. I lead design activities from concept to industrialisation, collaborating with simulation teams, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional engineering departments. I manage mechanical and manufacturing constraints with a structured, practical approach and am focused on delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions. I enjoy turning complex challenges into manufacturable, high-quality components.…I'm Jérôme Cassan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive product development, specializing in plastic and metal components. I lead design activities from concept to industrialisation, collaborating with simulation teams, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional engineering departments. I manage mechanical and manufacturing constraints with a structured, practical approach and am focused on delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions. I enjoy turning complex challenges into manufacturable, high-quality components.

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I’m Jérôme Cassan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive product development, specializing in plastic and metal components. I lead design activities from concept to industrialisation, collaborating with simulation teams, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional engineering departments.
I manage mechanical and manufacturing constraints with a structured, practical approach and am focused on delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions. I enjoy turning complex challenges into manufacturable, high-quality components.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

French

Fluent

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Weidplas

May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Designed and developed plastic components for automotive applications; coordinated technical activities with customers, tooling suppliers, and industrialisation teams; participated in design reviews, DFMEA, and quality-related activities; managed RFQs and technical documentation in alignment with customer requirements; supported manufacturing development and design-to-cost optimisation.

Mechanical Engineer at RUAG

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2023

Developed mechanical components for communication systems; performed validation testing (shock, vibration, temperature, sealing); analysed test data to ensure compliance; key user for CAD/PLM systems (Inventor / Vault); supported product development and problem-solving. Cross-functional collaboration on projects (Astra J, TIFF, BarryVox); additive manufacturing (3D print); concept sketching. CAD: Inventor, CATIA V5, Fusion 360, NX, SolidWorks; PDM/PLM: Vault, SmarTeam, SAP, TeamCenter; IT: MS-Office, Mac Office.

Product Designer at Weidmann

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013

Developed air/water management systems (cowl grille systems) and plastic components; coordinated design activities with customers, simulation experts, and tooling suppliers; supported injection molding validation (filling, warpage, cooling) with simulation teams; managed prototyping, validation, and design changes up to series production.

Product Designer at Rücker Lypsa

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

VW (Golf IV) – Design and development of manual and electric window regulators; assembly, manufacturing, and mounting process optimisation. SEAT (TRIBU) – designed a one-hand foldable seat system; innovation and user-focused mechanism. SEAT (LEON) – Tailgate design with focus on lightweight construction and structural integrity.

Product Designer at IVM

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Renault / PSA / Daimler – Acoustic insulation design; design of acoustic mats for engine hoods and front bulkheads (cabin/engine compartment interface).

Product Designer at Rücker

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

Mercedes – Rear window electric sun-blind; Dashboard and center console – design of dashboards and center consoles; integration of components including decorative parts, air ducts, fasteners, and full dashboard assembly; consideration of functionality, ergonomics, and industrialisation constraints.

Product Designer at IBO ENGINEERING, SL

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

SEAT (EXEO ST) – Design of body kit: front/rear bumpers and rocker-panel trims.

Product Development Engineer at Katadyn

December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026

Developed mechanical solutions for plastic and metal components; performed tooling concept analysis and design optimisation; proposed design-to-cost improvements and supported industrialisation.