05/06/2026 updated


partially available
info: Available evenings and weekends
Technical Project Lead & Mechanical Design Engineer
Bungard - Sibiu, Romania
Only remote
Master's degree in Robotics and Engineer diploma in Mechanical EngineeringAbout me
Proven experience in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and resource management. Extensive background in 3D modeling, technical documentation and tolerance analysis. with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
Computer-Aided DesignAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JiraSolidWorks (CAD)Gantt ChartsGeometric DesignMechanism DesignMicrosoft ProjectDesign EngineeringSolid ModelingTechnological ChangeTechnical DocumentationTechnical ManagementSiemens NXProject Engineering
CAD Software Proficiency
3D modeling and drafting in SolidWorks, CATIA, and NX, including the creation, review and release of 3D models, drawings and BOM lists for manufacturing purposes.
Design and creation of technical drawings based on customer needs and technical specifications, including translating customer technical requirements into test requirements and product specifications.
Engineering Analysis
Structural analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks and CATIA, including reviewing reports of stress, thermal, and flow analysis to support design decisions.
Manufacturing Processes
Familiarity with different manufacturing techniques including machining, injection molding, laser cutting, bending, welding, additive manufacturing, and surface treatments.
Technical Documentation
Writing and reviewing technical requirements, preparing detailed progress reports, and creating engineering standards and design processes including design reviews, DFMEA, Design Verification and Design Release, Product Validation and Series Production.
GD&T and Material Science
Knowledge in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), material science, technical documentation using SAP and WISE, as well as mathematics and physics.
Technical Project Management
Project planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost control, risk management, resource management, quality control, and support during procurement and contract management, using tools such as Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence, MKS Integrity, IBM JAZZ, and MS Office.
Problem-solving and thinking critically, responding to unexpected challenges quickly, and adapting to the project scope changes.
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and set realistic milestones.
Experience in negotiation and stakeholder management, managing expectations while maintaining design accuracy and compliance to standards.
Meticulous and detail-oriented person on reviewing project deliverables and continuously learning new technologies and methodologies.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2015
Languages
EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Managing and overseeing the hardware project from concept to serial production of autonomous mobile robots. Creating, reviewing and releasing 3D models, drawings and BOM lists for manufacturing. Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure successful project deployment. Evaluating and implementing design changes based on manufacturing obstacles. Planning, delegating and monitoring tasks for the hardware team based on management objectives and key results. Reporting progress to management.
Managing and overseeing the mechanical project process from quotation to serial production of the electromechanical brake actuator. Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and customers. Designing and creating technical drawings based on customer needs and technical specifications. Creating engineering standards and design processes including design reviews, DFMEA, Design Verification and Design Release, Product Validation and Series Production. Maintaining regular alignment with production plants. Preparing detailed progress reports and reporting project status to management and customers. Reviewing customer technical requirements and translating them into test requirements and product specifications.
Creating, reviewing and releasing specifications including 3D models, drawings and BOM lists for manufacturing of the electromechanical brake actuator. Supporting design processes including design reviews, DFMEA, Design Verification and Design Release. Supporting sourcing activities in validating sourced components and modifying designs accordingly. Preparing design changes according to manufacturing requests. Continuously updating and sharing knowledge of new technologies, methods, and techniques.