10/14/2026 updated


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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Medical Device, Healthcare & Automotive
Dumbravita, Romania
Only remote
Ph.D. Engineer in Mechanical EngineeringAbout me
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 13+ years of experience in the medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Expertise in product development, mechanical design, ISO GPS, tolerance analysis, DFM, tooling integration, and engineering change management.
Mechanism DesignDesign EngineeringDesign for Manufacturability (Industrial Design)
Mechanical Design & 3D CAD Modeling
Advanced expertise in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling using tools such as Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD at advanced level. Creation of ISO GPS and ASME GD&T-compliant engineering drawings and technical documentation across medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.
Tolerance Analysis & DFM
Proficiency in tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), engineering change management, and product testing and validation. Application of these methodologies to optimize components and assemblies for production and ensure functional, manufacturable designs.
Tooling Design & Manufacturing Optimization
In-depth knowledge of tooling design, injection molding processes, tooling modifications, and manufacturing optimization. Experience in managing tooling change requests and updating Dimensional Check Instructions to improve inspection capability and measurement robustness.
ISO GPS Standards & Engineering Change Management
Application of ISO GPS standards and engineering change management practices throughout complete product lifecycles, from concept to production release, including design reviews and dimensional validation.
FMEA & Design Risk Assessment
Performance of feasibility studies, tolerance analyses, FMEA, and design risk assessments to support product development and ensure fit, form, and function of components and assemblies.
Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing
Leadership of departmental 3D printing initiatives, supporting rapid prototyping and design validation activities within cross-functional engineering teams.
Finite Element Analysis & Simulation
Knowledge of finite element analysis using Creo and multibody analysis using MSC ADAMS software, applied to mechanical engineering and biomechanical modelling projects.
Product Industrialization & Cost Optimization
Strong understanding of materials, production processes, quality systems, cost optimization, and product industrialization. Support of cost-reduction initiatives through feasibility studies and design optimization.
Business Development & Recruitment Support
Contribution to business development efforts by identifying prospective clients and collaboration opportunities. Support of recruitment activities by sourcing and assessing engineering professionals for customer-driven requirements across multiple disciplines.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Led technical decision-making and execution of product development activities. Modified 3D models and drawings in compliance with ISO GPS standards to address tooling and manufacturing constraints. Performed tolerance analyses to ensure functional and manufacturable designs. Applied DFM principles to optimize components and assemblies for production. Managed design reviews, engineering changes, and tooling change requests. Updated Dimensional Check Instructions (DCIs) to improve inspection capability and measurement robustness. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve design, tooling, and quality challenges.
Collaborated with TMC leadership to support recruitment activities by sourcing and assessing engineering professionals for customer-driven requirements across multiple disciplines. Contributed to business development efforts by identifying prospective clients and collaboration opportunities, helping expand TMC's customer portfolio and regional presence.
Interpreted customer requirements and translated them into robust product designs throughout complete project lifecycles, from concept to production release. Developed innovative and cost-effective product architectures for medical, healthcare, and pharmaceutical applications. Performed feasibility studies, tolerance analyses, and design risk assessments. Served as the technical lead for multiple projects, driving key engineering decisions. Applied ISO GPS standards, DFM methodologies, engineering change management, and dimensional validation practices. Acted as the primary mechanical engineering interface for customers and cross-functional teams. Coordinated and mentored mechanical design engineers, graduate engineers, and interns. Led departmental 3D printing initiatives, supporting rapid prototyping and design validation.