David Launay

David Launay

Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement

CAREER PROFILE


25 years in industry, from the shop floor to the methods office. Methods technician, process engineer and then data analyst, I optimise and automate production: LEAN methods (SMED, TPM, 5S), 3D MasterCam programming, ERP and PLM rollouts. My analyses generated €200k in annual savings at GE Renewable Energy and €120k at Rabas. What sets me apart: I also master the tools that automate those methods VBA and web development (JavaScript, React, Next.js, databases). I know the machining process and I write the program that automates it: this dual expertise is what I bring to industrialisation and shop-floor digitalisation.

WORK EXPERIENCE


Aug. 2025
– Present

CNC Milling Machinist - Toolmaker

Aug. 2025 – Present

Vincee Mécanique – Pont-Saint-Martin

At Vincée Mécanique, I machine plastic injection moulds for demanding sectors. Working from the drawings, I set up the CNC machines, select the cutting tools and carry out 3D programming of the machining operations with MasterCam software. I carry out the dimensional inspection of the parts in order to meet the tolerances and the quality expected by customers.

Results

  • Precision machining of plastic injection moulds ;

  • 3D programming of parts with MasterCam ;

  • Setting up CNC machines ;

  • Meeting tolerances and customer quality.

Aug. 2020
– Oct. 2025

Entrepreneur - Freelance

Aug. 2020 – Oct. 2025

Self-employed – Le Pellerin

Digital entrepreneurship launched following lockdown. Intensive training courses (Tai Lopez, Mindeo, Dyma, Alexis formation...) followed by hands-on work on several client web projects and personal achievements. Ended my freelance activity in October 2025.

Completed assignments

  • Zen Wellness: restarted the Shopify site, built a web application (Node, Next, React, MUI, MySQL, MongoDB...), produced marketing visuals and videos.

  • Ha Couverture: built a website from scratch, Google/Bing SEO, image and content optimisation, social media integration.

  • Start Access: project review of automated scheduling.

  • Other personal projects: partylight.fr, buzz-ready.com — entrepreneurial attempts on Shopify and WordPress.

Dec. 2021
– Jun. 2023

Consultant - Data analyst

Dec. 2021 – Jun. 2023

GE Renewable Energy – Montoir de bretagne

Recruited by General Electric, I worked in the continuous product improvement management department. I created subcontract module packages and managed relationships with partners. I also carried out unit analysis with a selection of the units in the projects, using tools such as VBA. I then plotted all the comparisons using downloads of all the units and carried out the analysis using VBA.

Results

  • Supplier relations in an international context ;

  • Expert with VBA and Office ;

  • Using the PLM system ;

  • Process optimisation: 200 k€ / year in benefits.

Jul. 2019
– Apr. 2021

Methods engineer

Jul. 2019 – Apr. 2021

AluAcier
Juignet – Les Sorinières

I've also worked as a coach for teams and managed the implementation of an ERP system for purchasing management. I set up automated planning in Excel using VBA to improve efficiency and productivity, and anticipated team recruitment. In addition, I drafted and deployed safety sheets to ensure compliance with current safety standards and programmed machines to improve production processes and optimise performance.

Results

  • Customer/supplier relations ;

  • Team management ;

  • Intermediate VBA ;

  • Drafting safety data sheets.

Sept. 2017
– Jun. 2019

English student

Sept. 2017 – Jun. 2019

WSE / BEA – Nantes / Manchester (UK)

CESI General Engineering programme completed in June 2017, with the degree still conditional on an English certification. I devoted two years to it (September 2017 - June 2019): WSE in Nantes, then six months in Manchester with BEA. As the required score was not reached within the allotted time, I redirected my career towards data analysis and web development.

Results

  • Significant improvement in English ;

  • A taste for travel and for people.

Nov. 2015
– Jun. 2017

Process engineer

Nov. 2015 – Jun. 2017

Rabas – Saint Nazaire

In January 2016, in the middle of my CESI training, a health-related interruption kept me away from work until the summer. As returning to production at Airbus proved difficult, I joined Rabas on a professional training contract, where I completed the General Engineering programme.

As an improvement team manager and coach, I used the DINAMIC method to optimise mass machining and improve production changeovers on 15 machines. I also created more flexible lines, reducing errors and increasing production. I deployed ERP add-ons such as Satelites Helios to monitor schedule changes in real time and reduce overall stock.

Results

  • Completion of the General Engineering programme (CESI) ;

  • Team management ;

  • Profit monitoring ;

  • Acquisition of VBA use ;

  • Process optimisation: 120 k€ / year in benefits.

Jul. 2011
– Oct. 2016

Production technician

Jul. 2011 – Oct. 2016

Airbus – Nantes

Experience in assembling wing centre sections for the A320, A330 and A350 programmes. Tasks carried out: making up the panels, semi-automated assembly on the machine, finishing the panels and demoulding. I was also responsible for replacing workstations on the casing production lines, from the start of the lines to delivery (from Nantes to St Nazaire), as well as managing the logistics of components requiring no modification for all programmes.

Results

  • Working in teams;

  • Discovering new professions.

Jan. 2009
– Jun. 2011

Improvement technician

Jan. 2009 – Jun. 2011

Aérolia (ex-Airbus) – Saint Nazaire

As a continuous improvement technician, I played a role in participating in LEAN meetings and improving machines and the workshop using LEAN methods such as SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and 5S (Seiri/Sort, Seiton/Straighten, Seiso/Shine, Seiketsu/Standardize, Shitsuke/Sustain). I was also responsible for managing and coaching LEAN actions throughout the workshop. I planned and implemented an improvement room serving as an execution centre for the aluminium profile manufacturing workshops. Thanks to these actions, we were able to significantly improve production quality, reduce downtime and increase the workshop's productivity. In addition, I was in charge of monitoring key performance indicators, as well as training and developing the production teams.

Results

  • Team management ;

  • Discovering improvement methods ;

  • Project management.

Apr. 2003
– Dec. 2008

Manufacturing technician

Apr. 2003 – Dec. 2008

Airbus – Saint Nazaire

As a manufacturing agent for aluminium, aluminium-lithium and titanium parts, I worked on the production of small sections, maximum 150 mm squared in lengths of up to 10 m. I worked with the methods department to demonstrate new manufacturing processes, and I also coached and trained new arrivals. I closely monitored the performance of the equipment to ensure optimum quality of the parts produced.

Results

  • Teamwork ;

  • Tutoring for new arrivals;

  • Use of new software and desks.

Oct. 2001
– Mar. 2003

Toolmaker - Draughtsman

Oct. 2001 – Mar. 2003

SARL Chapuis – Auxerre

Design, manufacture, assembly, delivery and testing of plastic injection moulds in the automotive, aerospace, cosmetics and other sectors. Working from the drawing board, cutting, traditional machining (turning - milling), CNC programming, milling, drilling, grinding, assembly and delivery with testing.

Results

  • Supplier / customer relations ;

  • Acquiring rigour in the mould.

Sep. 1996
– Sep. 2001

Turner - Milling machine - Grinder - Adjuster

Sep. 1996 – Sep. 2001

S.L.A.M – Saint Brévins

Manufacture of parts, tools and special machines for aeronautical, naval and other subcontracting sectors. Work on conventional and numerically controlled 2-axis lathes. Work on 3-axis to 5-axis milling machines with traditional and numerical control. Adjustment of parts at the end of the process. Rectification of parts.

Results

  • Validation of the Bac and BEP Productique;

  • Apprenticeship in machining trades in various sectors.

David Launay - Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement