Xavier Francois
Satellite Mechanical Operation and Engineering Team Manager, Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) Industrial Unit
Alcatel Alenia Space

Xavier Francois has been in charge of the operation and engineering team in the Satellite AIT Department at Alcatel Alenia Space since 2001. Alcatel Alenia Space designs and produces such satellites as high-resolution scientific and high power multimedia telecommunication satellites. Xavier manages the mechanical assembly process from early mechanical engineering with project management to final part assembly in clean rooms. This includes answer to tender, general and detailed satellite design reviews, MGSE, tools and facilities verification, process and planning definition, preparation of assembly documentation, and operational team management.

Prior to this position, Xavier was working for the SPACEBUS 4000 satellite Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) line as maintenance and development manager for Satellite Integration.

Xavier received an engineering degree from the National Institute of Applied Science of Lyon (INSA).

Abstract

The presentation will explain how Alcatel Alenia Space uses MVP solutions in a complete cycle of satellite design and manufacturing, from early engineering to final part assembly using engineer-to-order (ETO) business process management.

It will show the savings provided by MVP solutions and how these solutions lead to a better understanding of product, process, and system needs from end customer to workshop operator.

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