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Samuel Bréger — Freelance R&D & Mechanical Design Engineer
R&D engineer specializing in composite materials and mechanical design, I support industrial companies, from sports to defense, in the development of innovative, high-performance products.
My experience has allowed me to work on the entire project lifecycle: design, prototyping, testing, industrialization, and technical management.
My areas of expertise:
- 3D mechanical design (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
- Design and dimensioning of mechanical parts
- Development of manufacturing processes & tooling
- Technical management of R&D projects and team coordination
- Mechanical testing, qualification, and results analysis
- Additive manufacturing & rapid prototyping (FDM, SLA)
Some notable achievements
- Development of complex composite parts at Compositadour using unique technical means: AFP (Automated Fiber Placement), Autoclave, and thermoplastic stamping.
- Design and industrialization of mechanical products at Decathlon, including dimensioning, prototyping, mechanical characterization, testing, and continuous improvement.
- Project management for custom metal structures at BAT Pays Basque, combining mechanical calculations, procurement, design, manufacturing setup, and client follow-up.
What I bring to your projects
- A global technical vision: from the design office to the workshop.
- A strong culture of innovation and materials (composites, polymers, metals).
- A results-oriented approach, with clear and fluid communication.
Available for:
- Mechanical design or R&D missions.
- Technical support for your teams (design office, processes, testing).
- Complete turnkey projects: from modeling to prototype.
- Project management.
- Technical support for the design of composite parts.
Contact me to discuss your project.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- CompositAdourR&D Engineer - CompositesAVIATION AND AEROSPACEApril 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)Bayonne, FranceAt the Compositadour research center, I work on R&D projects involving high-performance composite materials, from design to production.I manage innovative technical projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical interface with clients.My role covers the 3D design and dimensioning of composite parts, process development (AFP, autoclave, thermoplastic stamping), production equipment programming, and part qualification.Result: industrializable prototypes, compliant with the mechanical and process requirements of the aeronautics and defense industries.
- BAT PAYS BASQUEDesign EngineerMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGApril 2024 - January 2025 (9 months)Bayonne, FranceResponsible for custom metallurgical projects (steel, stainless steel, aluminum) for the building and industry sectors.I was in charge of the design of metal structures, mechanical calculations, and coordination of manufacturing: purchasing, planning, and installation monitoring.In parallel, I participated in mechanical justification through FE calculations and the execution of physical tests on test benches.I managed projects from start to finish, ensuring technical reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Decathlon FranceMechanical Design EngineerSPORTSOctober 2022 - November 2023 (1 year and 1 month)Hendaye, FrancePart of the internal design office at Decathlon: Decathlon Technical Office. I had the opportunity to work on numerous design projects in direct collaboration with designers, product engineers, and methods engineers.My role covered 3D modeling, management of the machine park (FDM, SLA), rapid prototyping, and mechanical characterization of SUBEA fins.I also worked on formalizing design rules for 100% digital design.A experience combining design, innovation, and large-scale production.
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Education
- Master of ScienceUniversity of Wolverhampton2022Master of Science - MS, Ingénierie mécanique
- General Engineering Degree, EngineeringEcole Supérieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancées2022Diplôme d'ingénieur généraliste, Ingénierie