Marian Cucu

Mechanical Development Staff Engineer

Villach, Austria

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present
3 years 1 month
Althofen, Austria

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).
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
1 year 3 months
Villach, Austria

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.
Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
7 months
Seeboden, Austria

All-Round Technical Engineer

Feuerkristall GmbH

  • Designed products using SolidWorks.
  • Created concepts, production drawings, and technical documents.
  • Managed technical and organizational projects.
Mar 2012 - May 2020
8 years 3 months
Wuppertal, Germany

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.
Jul 2007 - Feb 2012
4 years 8 months
Cologne, Germany

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.
Nov 2006 - Jun 2007
8 months
Brașov, Romania

CAD Design Engineer

Cambric Consulting SRL

  • Designed 3D components for Perkins Engines (Caterpillar Inc.) using Pro/Engineer Wildfire.

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.

Languages

Romanian
Native
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

Transilvania University of Braşov

Master’s Degree · Dynamics of Rigid Structures · Romania

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005

Transilvania University of Braşov

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics · Mechanical Engineering · 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

X-Ray Inspection (X-Ray Analysis) Training