Abdelkrim Chalouach
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Automotive Design
Salary / Daily rate
Tangier, Morocco
Mobility: Paris
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years in automotive industry, specializing in design systems and project management for major brands like Volvo, Renault, and Stellantis. Expert in CATIA V5, engine/chassis design, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. Ready to deliver innovative mechanical solutions that meet your QCDP objectives.
Work experience
Capgemini Engineering
Jan 2023 - Jul 2025
2 years 7 months
Senior consultant (Architect CAO) for Volvo Trucks
Jun 2024 - Jul 2025
1 year 2 months
Develop innovative technical solutions for the truck under-cabin structure. Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers. Ensure communication with customers and partners to meet their specific needs.
Senior consultant
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
7 months
Casablanca et périphérie
- Coordination of Parts leaders under the domain (HVAC, compressor, Piping ..) - Technical specification redaction and component's requirements and architecture. - Launch and follow-up RFQ (Request for Quotation) until the choice of the component’s supplier.
Advanced consultant (Design System engineer) for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
1 year 1 month
Lead Design and Release Engineers (DRE's) in meeting program objectives for their components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, serviceability, timing, etc. Coordination of DMU and Design Release activities for 3D and Engine Bill of Material according to specific contents and project timeline.
Advanced consultant (Chassis engineer) for Renault
Confidential
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
6 months
Ensure the design of the suspension, steering, bridges, axles and wheels functions for the entire range. Solve the quality points concerning the suspension, steering, bridges, axles and wheels functions for the entire range.
Part Designer (ENGINE, GEARBOX AND ADAPTATION DESIGN)
stellantis
Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years 7 months
-Designing and developing elements of the cooling system (Rubber hoses, Thermoplastic hoses, metal tubes, cooling fan module, modulo, clip...). -Freezing of the design interfaces (design with the surrounding parts, constraints). -Validating the nomenclature of products and follow up on updates (PCP, ST, 2D plan, etc.). -Making propositions and seek out alternative study solutions concerning the various elements, respecting the essential trades of the cooling system.
Part leader of electric power steering system (EPS):
Stellantis
Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 2 months
Casablanca, Morocco
-Development of electric power assisted steering (DAE) within the framework of Vehicle projects and in accordance with their QCDP objectives. -International supplier follow-up (JTEKT, Nexteer, TRW, Bosch). -Management of competition studies ‘Benchmark '. -Design of EPS according to world standards and drawing them for consultation. -Assurance of quality monitoring and management of the steering system components, if necessary to undertake improvement procedures (APQP, PPAP).
Altran
Jul 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 6 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Qualified technician
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 3 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Monitor changes in vehicle masses (MTAC, MEND...). Make the cinematics calculations, for all the front axles of the different silhouettes of PSA. Make the design folders to consult the different suppliers, with architect.
Designer of braking & steering engineering systems.
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
4 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Validate the products (Officialization). Design and development of mechanical parts by CATIA V5. Write functional technical specifications.
Education
ENSEM
Master
2016 - 2018
2 years 4 months
FST
Licence
2011 - 2014
2 years 11 months