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Aerospace Design Leadership R&D Strategy Sustainability
March 10, 2022

Cabin Seats Design & Optimization

Delivering passenger comfort and safety, this full time job focused on designing innovative cabin seating solutions for commercial airlines. Each seat was meticulously optimized for weight, ergonomics, and compliance with airworthiness standards.

Task

Design and optimize cabin seats systems that balance comfort, weight, and regulatory compliance. engineering mechanical solutions for different seat components like headrests, armrest, recline systems & food trays ...

  • Strategy

    Research materials to achieve weight reduction without compromising durability. Collaborate with certification authorities to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards. Test prototypes for ergonomic performance and structural integrity.

  • Design

    Product Design, Lightweight Engineering, passenger experience

  • Client

    SAFRAN

01 // Project Overview

What value
did i add ?

Key Challenges visual selection

I contributed to the innovation and optimization of aircraft seating solutions, enhancing passenger comfort while meeting stringent aviation standards. My role involved integrating lightweight solutions, improving manufacturability, and ensuring regulatory compliance, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and efficient product line. My work not only reduced production costs but also elevated Safran’s position as a leader in aircraft seating design.

02 // Challenges

The Problem
I was solving.

Key Challenges:

  1. Weight Reduction: Airline operators demanded lighter seats to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint.
  2. Manufacturing Complexity: Existing designs were difficult to produce at scale while maintaining precision.
  3. Regulatory Compliance: Meeting FAA/EASA safety and comfort standards required innovative yet practical engineering solutions.

My mission was to address these challenges while maintaining aesthetic and ergonomic excellence.

03 // Approach

Engineering
process.

Using a blend of engineering techniques and creative insight to develop solutions that balanced form and function.

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04 // Statistics

Business
impact.

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Weight Reduction

Achieved through optimized material selection and structural design.

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First-Time Right

Significantly reducing design iteration cycles and ensuring faster approvals.

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Faster Manufacturing

Simplified assembly processes and reduced production bottlenecks.

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On-Time Delivery

Streamlining workflows and meeting critical production deadlines with precision.

05 // Honors

Client
feedback.

“Mouin’s ability to combine technical rigor with creative problem-solving has made a lasting impact on our seating solutions. His designs quality set a new standard.”

06 // How i did it

Skills put
in action.

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Project & Process
Management.

  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Process Optimization
  • Agile Project Managemen
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Design &
Development.

  • Product Optimization
  • Generative Design
  • Modular Design
  • Sustainable Design
  • Research & Innovation
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Communication
& Collaboration.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
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Technical
Expertise.

  • GD&T
  • Lightweight Engineering
  • Technical documentation 
  • Numeric simulations
  • Class A surface design