Thibault Minard

Background

About Thibault Minard

Professional and Academic Skills Design and Modeling: 3D Modeling, Structural Sizing, Mechanical Design, aerodynamic schematization and flat floor design (tested at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, F1 circuit in Mexico City) Materials Science: Metallic and Composite Materials, Material Selection and Formulation Production and Machining: Manufacturing Processes, Machining, Production Optimization, hands-on adjustments in vehicle chassis, suspension, and balance setups in racing cars Software and Tools: Excel, Catia V5, Top Solid, SolidWorks, data acquisition and telemetry tools Project Management: Specification Writing, Project Monitoring and Management, collaboration with engineers and mechanics in live racing conditions Motorsport Engineering Experience:Worked on Super Copa Roshfrans (GTM), NASCAR Mexico Series, and Formula Ford Vintage carsRoles included: performance engineering (chassis and balance setup adjustments), mechanical support, vehicle maintenance, and aerodynamic development, RaceStudio for analysis of data performance.Direct collaboration with race engineers (chassis, engine, strategy) and mechanical crews in a competitive motorsport environmentComposite Materials Expertise Design and manufacturing of composite parts adapted to mechanical constraints Mastery of processes: prepreg layup, vacuum molding, injection, silicification Writing technical documentation: manufacturing and assembly process sheetsManagement and Production Skills Organizing and optimizing resources to ensure production (safety, quality, cost, deadlines) Team management and leadership, training and coordination of activities Coordination with support services (Design Office, Methods, Quality, HSE) Implementation and management of continuous improvement initiativesTechnical Support and Engineering Structural analysis and sizing, performance calculations Cost estimation and quotation, preparation of manufacturing documentationKey Strengths Team spirit Competitive mindset Creative Rigorous PersistentInterests Entrepreneurship Motorsport and mechanical competitions Driving experiences: Charade, Ladoux, Issoire, Moulin Car shows: Geneva Motor Show⏱ Motorsport events: 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans Classic, 500 Ferraris Against Cancer “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Strong interest in company ethics and culture, as well as in societal and environmental challenges.