05/29/2026 updated
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Mechanical Design Engineer-CATIA Class-A Surfacing (GSD)-CFD/FEA-DFM-Concept to Production
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Only remote
MSc Robotics & Mechatronics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (2020-2022)About me
Mechanical design engineer — CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE & SolidWorks, specialising in Class-A surfacing (GSD), CFD/FEA, thermal, and DFM. I take hardware from concept to production-ready across automotive, wearables, consumer electronics, and aerospace. Tell me about your project.
Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)Computational Fluid DynamicsSolidWorks (CAD)DFMARapid PrototypingArchitecture Flow DiagramDesign for Manufacturability (Industrial Design)Physical DesignAnsys
CAD & Surface Modelling
Expertise in parametric and surface modelling using CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360, including large assembly management and GSD surfacing for complex mechanical components.
CFD & FEA Simulation
Proficiency in Ansys Discovery and SolidWorks Flow for computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, covering wind/thermal loading, drag analysis, and structural validation.
DFM & Manufacturing
Strong background in design for manufacturability encompassing FDM, SLA, SLS, and metal 3D printing, CNC machining (4-5 axis), laser cutting, injection moulding, and production-ready technical drawings.
Enclosure & Thermal Design
Experience in enclosure and thermal design for sensor-dense wearable devices, including CE pre-compliance (IP, EMI) and iterative prototyping across multiple hardware revisions.
Automotive Body-in-White CAD
Production of body-in-white CAD for global OEMs, including DFM for suspension, frame, and panels, as well as generation of production-ready CAD exports and technical drawings.
KiCad (ECAD) Integration
Familiarity with KiCad for electronic CAD integration, embedded C++ context, system architecture, thermal and power budgeting, and requirements engineering using XMind.
Fast Prototyping & Lab Setup
Hands-on experience building and operating in-house prototyping labs, enabling rapid iteration from concept to physical prototype using various additive and subtractive manufacturing methods.
Power Budgeting & System Design
Full mechanical and system design including assembly process and production preparation, with demonstrated achievement of extended battery life through rigorous power budgeting.
Expertise in parametric and surface modelling using CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360, including large assembly management and GSD surfacing for complex mechanical components.
CFD & FEA Simulation
Proficiency in Ansys Discovery and SolidWorks Flow for computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, covering wind/thermal loading, drag analysis, and structural validation.
DFM & Manufacturing
Strong background in design for manufacturability encompassing FDM, SLA, SLS, and metal 3D printing, CNC machining (4-5 axis), laser cutting, injection moulding, and production-ready technical drawings.
Enclosure & Thermal Design
Experience in enclosure and thermal design for sensor-dense wearable devices, including CE pre-compliance (IP, EMI) and iterative prototyping across multiple hardware revisions.
Automotive Body-in-White CAD
Production of body-in-white CAD for global OEMs, including DFM for suspension, frame, and panels, as well as generation of production-ready CAD exports and technical drawings.
KiCad (ECAD) Integration
Familiarity with KiCad for electronic CAD integration, embedded C++ context, system architecture, thermal and power budgeting, and requirements engineering using XMind.
Fast Prototyping & Lab Setup
Hands-on experience building and operating in-house prototyping labs, enabling rapid iteration from concept to physical prototype using various additive and subtractive manufacturing methods.
Power Budgeting & System Design
Full mechanical and system design including assembly process and production preparation, with demonstrated achievement of extended battery life through rigorous power budgeting.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2016
Languages
EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Full mechanical and system design, assembly process, and production preparation; achieved 1-month battery life through obsessive power budgeting; CE / DFM.
Enclosure and thermal design of a sensor-dense AI wearable across 5+ iterations; CE pre-compliance (IP, EMI); built the in-house prototyping lab.
Automotive body-in-white CAD for global OEMs; DFM for suspension, frame, and panels; production-ready CAD exports and technical drawings.