08/28/2026 updated
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Freelance Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer with CATIA V5 Expertise
Sântandrei, Romania
Only remote
Bachelor's degree Universitatea Tehnica Cluj-Napoca (1997-2002)Engineering SupportCATIA V5
CATIA V5 - 3D Design and Surface Modeling
Proficient use of CATIA V5 for part design, assembly, surfaces, and drawings, including Generative Shape Design for plastic and composite components used in automotive vehicles.
Die Design and Manufacturing
Extensive experience in the design and execution of prototype dies, progressive dies, sheet metal stamping dies, molds, machining fixtures, and inspection devices for the automotive industry.
Automotive Engineering and Project Management
Leadership of design departments and management of automotive engineering projects, including verification of projects and approval for execution, collaborating with international companies such as Comau Germany, Solidsol GmbH, and Serienreif GmbH.
AutoCAD - 2D Drawings
Creation of 2D fixture drawings using AutoCAD based on 3D models.
Microsoft Office Tools
Good command of Microsoft Office tools for documentation and project administration.
Plastic Part Adaptation for Automotive Design
Adaptation of plastic parts for new car designs, modifying parts according to technical requirements from mold direction, ensuring mounting and assembly compatibility.
Progressive Die Design
Design of progressive dies with multiple steps including cutting, drilling, stamping, calibration, and final separation, as demonstrated in projects for Renault and Audi.
Machining Fixtures and Inspection Devices
Design and delivery of machining fixtures, control devices, and caliber go-no-go verification systems for manufacturing and quality assurance.
Team Leadership and Design Office Management
Management of a design department of 4 people, responsible for scheduling work, verifying all projects, and coordinating with execution and collaborating companies.
Proficient use of CATIA V5 for part design, assembly, surfaces, and drawings, including Generative Shape Design for plastic and composite components used in automotive vehicles.
Die Design and Manufacturing
Extensive experience in the design and execution of prototype dies, progressive dies, sheet metal stamping dies, molds, machining fixtures, and inspection devices for the automotive industry.
Automotive Engineering and Project Management
Leadership of design departments and management of automotive engineering projects, including verification of projects and approval for execution, collaborating with international companies such as Comau Germany, Solidsol GmbH, and Serienreif GmbH.
AutoCAD - 2D Drawings
Creation of 2D fixture drawings using AutoCAD based on 3D models.
Microsoft Office Tools
Good command of Microsoft Office tools for documentation and project administration.
Plastic Part Adaptation for Automotive Design
Adaptation of plastic parts for new car designs, modifying parts according to technical requirements from mold direction, ensuring mounting and assembly compatibility.
Progressive Die Design
Design of progressive dies with multiple steps including cutting, drilling, stamping, calibration, and final separation, as demonstrated in projects for Renault and Audi.
Machining Fixtures and Inspection Devices
Design and delivery of machining fixtures, control devices, and caliber go-no-go verification systems for manufacturing and quality assurance.
Team Leadership and Design Office Management
Management of a design department of 4 people, responsible for scheduling work, verifying all projects, and coordinating with execution and collaborating companies.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishGood
Project history
Founded Pit Design SRL in 2023 after working independently since September 2021. Collaborated with companies from Germany (Solidsol GmbH, Serienreif GmbH) and Poland (Zuber Engineering) on automotive projects involving 3D design in CATIA V5 (Generative Shape Design) for plastic and composite components. Also delivered projects such as sheet metal stamping dies, molds, machining fixtures, and inspection devices for companies in Romania including Techrus.
Worked as design engineer for 3 years (2013-2016) proposing working methods and modeling dies under project manager supervision. From 2016, took over as head of the design department (4 people), responsible for verifying all projects and approving their execution. The company designed and executed over 200 prototype dies and about 30 progressive dies for various customers, plus control devices and welding operation devices. Business sector: die design and manufacturing, verification systems and devices, caliber go-no-go.
Worked in the design department using surface modeling in CATIA V5, adapting plastic parts for new car designs (e.g., BMW body parts: Wheel House, Bumper, Foglight for Copper). From September 2007, worked in the dies department designing prototype dies. In January 2008, started collaboration with Comau Germany (Heilbronn) designing dies for Audi mass production. In 2010, collaborated with U.A.M.T Oradea on progressive dies including a project for Renault (Pedalier Debrayage).