Didier Lemetayer

HEAD OF OPERATIONS @ EnergiesDev

About

Transformation & Change Leader with 20 years of international experience in R&D across the automotive and energy sectors (France, Germany, Japan)Combining strong technical expertise in digital simulation (CFD, FEA, thermal, vibration) with leadership experience, I drive innovation, build high-performing teams (up to 12 engineers) and lead strategic transformation initiatives.I excel in creating structure from scratch, improving efficiency and translating complex challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps. With a pragmatic mindset, I support decision-making, align stakeholders and deliver measurable impact.Passionate about people development, I actively mentor individuals and help teams navigate change and grow in evolving environments.# Develop and improve development processes# Implement operational changes# Create a roadmap, stick to it# Integrate best practices

Country

France

City

Strasbourg

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Développement commercial, BEGES, ACT Pas à Pas, Norme ISO 50001, Recherche et développement (R et D), Gestion de l’ingénierie, Création de feuilles de route technologiques, Innovation produit, Développement de l’innovation, Travail d’équipe, Gestion d’équipe, Gestion de projet, Simulation numérique, Pompes à chaleur, Propriété intellectuelle, Gestion de l’innovation, Gestion de compétences, Feuilles de route stratégiques, Management, Leadership

Experience

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

EnergiesDev

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Strasburgo

Lead operational and strategic transformation in energy and carbon consulting activities Drive business development and manage key client relationships Define and implement strategic roadmap aligned with growth objectives Monitor performance and KPIs, ensuring sustainable and compliant operations Support decision-making through structured analysis and executive communication

Innovation & Simulation Team Leader

BDR Thermea Group

2021-1 - 2025-4 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Greater strasbourg metropolitan area

Built and led a new cross-functional department within R&D Defined innovation strategy and long-term roadmap Led transformation of product development processes (CAE integration) Managed team of experts and developed competencies Reported to top management using KPIs and strategic insights Contributed to change management across multiple departments Areas of activities : - Multi Physics modeling (Dymola) - Computational Fluid Mechanics (Star CCM +) - Mechanics (Simcenter 3D) - Noise & Vibration (Simcenter 3D)

Project Leader - Simulation

BDR Thermea Group

2017-7 - 2020-12 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Greater Strasbourg Metropolitan area

Implementation of a new activity on CAE & Modeling Methodology, Key Performance indicators Demonstration of new product development process using CAE Perform thermodynamic, hydraulics computation

Project Leader

Itron, Inc.

2013-12 - 2017-7 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Haguenau, France

Implementation of new processes using CAE & Modeling Methodology, Software, Hardware New product development, from initiation to SOP Innovative solution with adequate patent

Calculation Engineer - Aeraulics & Thermics

MAHLE Behr Holding Deutschland GmbH

2010-9 - 2013-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Stuttgart, Bade-Wurtemberg, Allemagne

Perform thermodynamic, aeraulic computation using CCM+ Simulation process improvement using automation Report and presentation, discussion with test, designer, project leader On site project pilot & window interface with Nissan - Tokyo (6 month)

Calculation Engineer - Aeraulics & Structural

MAHLE BEHR FRANCE ROUFFACH

2006-5 - 2010-9 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Rouffach,Grand Est, France

Perform thermodynamic, structural, aeraulic computation using StarCCM+ / PERMAS Simulation process improvement using automation Report and presentation, discussion with test, designer, project leader