Meet Our Experts: David Monseur
At CRM Group, innovation is driven by people. Behind every breakthrough lies the expertise and passion of our teams. In this interview, we meet David, one of our dedicated experts, who shares his insights into computer-aided design (CAD) and gives us a closer look at the challenges, ambitions, and technologies shaping his work.
First, can you introduce yourself, tell us how long you’ve been working at CRM Group, your career and explain your current role?
My name is David Monseur, and I’ve been working at CRM since 2003. I began my career on the galvanizing pilot line, where I spent fifteen years gaining valuable hands-on experience. During that time, I had the opportunity to learn from highly skilled colleagues, which helped me build strong technical expertise.
After that, I went to the engineering department, where I now apply the knowledge and experience I acquired over the years.
Currently, I work as an R&D Technician specializing in Mechanical Design and Prototyping. My role involves designing and manufacturing prototypes with the team for internal use as well as for our partners. We provide technical support and contribute to the improvement of processes within the group and across different departments.
Your current work covers a number of fields, but let's focus a little on engineering. Computer-aided design work is broad, so what makes it so different in this particular industrial sector?
You’re right, computer-aided design (CAD) is a broad discipline, but in our industrial and research environment, it takes on another level of complexity.
In R&D, we must constantly stay up to date with the latest manufacturing methods and industrial technologies. It’s not just about applying existing tools, we have to adapt, customize, and sometimes even push the limits of what’s possible.
Our job demands both precision and creativity, and often, we have to innovate to develop solutions that don’t yet exist. This continuous drive for innovation is what makes our engineering department and the CRM work special in this sector.
You just mentioned the innovation in your work, can you tell us more?
Absolutely. Whether we’re revamping an existing system, providing technical assistance, or creating a brand-new prototype, innovation is the point of everything we do.
Within the engineering department, we bring together a wide range of technical skills along with strong collaboration and communication. This combination allows us to develop solutions that are not only technically sound but also forward-thinking and efficient.
I believe that this ability to innovate is one of the key strengths that positions CRM as a benchmark in research and development.
Lastly, what advice would you give to a young student entering this field today?
Research and development is a truly exciting field. Every day brings new challenges, but also opportunities to learn and grow.
One of the great things about working at CRM is the positive work environment and strong team spirit that exists across departments. While the problems we face can be complex, the satisfaction of finding solutions through teamwork is incredibly rewarding.
My advice to young students would be: Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, and don’t underestimate the value of working with others, wherever they come from.
