Mohamed Ali Mabrouki

Mechatronics engineer - European vehicle homologation, braking & chassis

Profile

Mechatronics engineer with 5 years' experience in the automotive industry, currently steering European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (RCE) for multi-brand Stellantis-Toyota N1 programmes. Proven record spanning homologation, engineering leadership of braking and steering systems, chassis engineering and mechanical design for Renault and Stellantis platforms - from early concept phases through industrialisation.

Core Competencies

  • European type approval & regulatory complianceRCE dossiers, FCM marking control, Demande W provisional registrations, CNRV and UTAC authorities.
  • Engineering leadershipQCDP steering, validation planning, milestone management (RTC, NRL, RTGFE).
  • Vehicle environment & architectureFull command of the Renault NPDM engineering toolset; CATIA V5/V6.
  • Ways of workingAnalytical thinking, initiative-taking, leadership, autonomy and team spirit.

Professional Experience

European Type Approval Engineer (Stellantis-Toyota compact vans) - SEGULA Technologies

July 2025 - Present
  • Compile and steer European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (RCE) dossiers for multi-brand N1 programmes: Opel Combo, Peugeot Partner/Rifter, Citroën Berlingo and Toyota ProAce City.
  • Guarantee full compliance of each homologation dossier with EU regulatory requirements ahead of submission to the French approval authority (CNRV).
  • Conduct regulatory intelligence on evolving European automotive standards and directives, assessing their impact on vehicle conformity.
  • Audit and update Fiche de Contrôle de Marquage (FCM) documentation governing approved markings across multiple models.
  • Liaise with OEM engineering teams and approval bodies (UTAC, CNRV) to drive validation, audits and final approval sign-off.
  • Administer homologation databases and prepare Demande W applications, securing provisional W-plate registrations that authorise road testing of pre-approval prototypes.

Engineering Leader - Braking System, Euro 7 (Renault Clio, Dacia Bigster & Dacia C-Neo) - SEGULA Technologies

February 2025 - July 2025
  • Directed validation-plan execution for the CMFB braking function within the PFC lot, aligning delivery with strategic validation goals and parts availability.
  • Devised component validation plans for critical braking elements (brake disc, Mastervac, ESP10, MKC2) and tracked System and Customer Performance validation across three concurrent vehicle programmes.
  • Safeguarded QCDP targets for the braking function: RTC and NRL milestone verifications, RTGFE alignment with the master schedule, and OneTD/SIGNE conformity at the RL2 gate.
  • Enabled critical decision-making by synthesising technical input and fostering cross-stakeholder collaboration.

PFE Support - Elementary Function Pilot, Steering System (new Renault Clio) - SEGULA Technologies

July 2024 - January 2025
  • Orchestrated multi-disciplinary activities (engineering, procurement, suppliers, logistics, manufacturing) covering the development, validation and industrialisation of steering components.
  • Administered key project deliverables - OneVAL progress, RGPQP milestones and LUP items - securing QCDP attainment for the steering function.

Engineering Leader - Front & Rear Axles / Wheel Assembly (new Renault Master, TGA to MA) - SEGULA Technologies

February 2023 - June 2024
  • Drove First Time Right (FTR) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) across a broad portfolio of technical deliverables: 2D/3D design dossiers, BOM/DEVO, IMDS, dimension chains, interface contracts, quality files (NRL, NDL, QDR, DDMRS-FMEA, RTC) and OneVAL validation plans.
  • Oversaw development and validation of critical chassis components: hub bearings (Gen2/Gen3), steering knuckles, discs, splash guards, rear axles, wheel carrier plates and associated fasteners.
  • Ensured product and process development conformed to industry standards, legal safety regulations and Renault Design System specifications, driving efficiency and quality optimisations.
  • Provided technical expertise to cross-functional teams (design, logistics, quality), strengthening design robustness and proactive risk management.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Smart Car (Citroën C3 & C3 Aircross) - SEGULA Technologies

October 2021 - October 2022
  • Performed shape-plan analyses and feasibility studies for exterior plastic parts, applying injection-moulding design rules (minimum thickness, draft, part rigidity).
  • Designed and integrated components in CATIA V5: tail-lamp bracket, rear bumper upper and lower skins, skid plate, tow hook, sensor and side brackets, and lateral reinforcements.

Education

  • National Engineer Diploma in Mechatronic EngineeringInternational Polytechnic School, Tunis (2019-2021)
  • Engineering Cycle in Mechanical EngineeringNational Engineering School of Tunis (2016-2019)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - top of classHigher Institute of Technological Studies of Nabeul (2013-2016)
  • Graduation projectUnderground pipeline stress analysis (ASME B31.4/B31.8, LC Peng theory) with a stress-calculation application interfacing with Caesar II

Training

  • PMP training (certification pending)
  • Renault Engineering Leader internal training: deliverable maturity at project milestones, Quality Dashboard and PRM monitoring
  • Internal plastic-equipment design training (RETEX BMC): equipment parts design, input-data analysis, fastening techniques

Languages

  • ArabicNative
  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBeginner

Technical Tools

  • Renault NPDM engineering toolset: NPDM/NPDMdoc, SIGNE, OneVAL, ePARM, eCLEM, ONETD, MATSUB, eNDL, OneVIEW, TOTEM, ANPQP (RGPQP), BOMC, LUP, GAR, Selfweb, PLM, DocInfo
  • CAD: CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
  • MS Office suite