Marian Cucu-Mechanical Development Staff Engineer
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Experience
Mechanical Development Staff Engineer
Flex
- Develop mechanical requirements in alignment with customer specifications.
- Design and simulate mechanical components and assemblies using PTC Creo, including:
- 2D/3D CAD capabilities including advanced surfacing
- Model based geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
- Linear static FEA analysis.
- Perform tolerance analysis using TSA spreadsheets and CETOL 6σ.
- Represent the department in project meetings and collaborate with design teams to ensure project alignment.
- Participate in prototyping activities, optimizing designs for manufacturability.
- Conduct testing, verification, and documentation per industry standards.
- Completed training in X-ray inspection (X-ray analysis) for mechanical and electronic assemblies.
- Support system engineers in customer requirements analysis and feasibility evaluation.
- Assist electrical engineers by designing the mechanical layout of the PCBA, ensuring collision-free integration of electrical components.
- Apply Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt Certified) and use Minitab for statistical analysis.
- Support risk management activities (dFMEA).
- Gained practical knowledge of PCBA production processes through regular visits to SMT production lines, enhancing understanding of design-for-manufacturability.
- Work closely with international teams (Italy, Romania).
Design Engineer
CT Engineering GmbH
- CAD design using Catia V5, Creo, and SolidWorks.
- Linear static FEA analysis in SolidWorks.
- Developed engineering solutions and concept descriptions based on client requirements.
- Created customer drawings, tolerance analyses, and detailed designs.
- Led project coordination efforts.
All-Round Technical Engineer
Feuerkristall GmbH
- Designed products using SolidWorks.
- Created concepts, production drawings, and technical documents.
- Managed technical and organizational projects.
Design Engineer
WKW.automotive
- CAD design of aluminum and plastic components (Catia V5) for Jaguar, Volvo, Renault, PSA, Ford, Byton, Rivian.
- Collaborated with suppliers on product development and production coordination.
- Conducted FMEA analyses, measurement plans, and prototype testing.
- Presented engineering solutions in international meetings.
CAD Design Engineer
RLE International
- Body-in-White (BIW) design for Ford Motor Company using Catia V5.
- Defined the welded structure of BIW and routed the electrical cable harnesses.
- Designed mechanical assemblies, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.
- Managed product-lifecycle-management (PLM) data with Teamcenter.
CAD Design Engineer
Cambric Consulting SRL
- Designed 3D components for Perkins Engines (Caterpillar Inc.) using Pro/Engineer Wildfire.
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Development Engineer specializing in CAD design, mechanical simulations, and tolerance analysis for high-performance electro-mechanical systems, including drug delivery devices and automotive components. Proficient in PTC Creo, Catia V5, Solidworks and CETOL 6σ, with strong expertise in system integration, manufacturability, and mechanical layout design. Adaptable in multinational environments, with a track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing designs for cost-effectiveness and reliability.
Skills
- Cad Software: Ptc Creo, Catia V5, Solidworks, Autocad, Pro/Engineer
- Mechanical Design & Simulation: Structural Analysis, Fatigue Analysis
- Tolerance Analysis: Cetol 6σ, Tsa Spreadsheets
- Plm Software: Teamcenter
- Manufacturing Processes: Prototyping, Feasibility Assessment
- Statistical Analysis: Minitab
- Other: Microsoft Office, Risk Management (Dfmea)
Languages
Education
Transilvania University of Brașov
Master’s degree · Dynamics of Rigid Structures · Brașov, Romania
Transilvania University of Brașov
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) · Brașov, Romania
Certifications & licenses
CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Training
FLEX, Austria
Pro/Engineer Course
Cambric Consulting, Romania
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
FLEX, Austria
Teamcenter Engineering C3PNG (PLM Software)
Ford Motor Company, Germany
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Experience
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Marian is based in Villach, Austria.
Marian speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Marian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Marian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that Marian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Marian would be well-suited for roles such as: Mechanical Development Staff Engineer, Design Engineer, All-Round Technical Engineer.
Marian's most recent position is Mechanical Development Staff Engineer at Flex.
In recent years, Marian has worked for Flex and CT Engineering GmbH.
Marian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Marian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.
Marian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Marian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.
Marian holds a Master in Dynamics of Rigid Structures from Transilvania University of Brașov and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) from Transilvania University of Brașov.
Marian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Training, Pro/Engineer Course, and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
The availability of Marian needs to be confirmed.
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