Marian Cucu
Mechanical Development Staff Engineer
Experience
Jul 2022 - Present
2 years 10 months 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 Brașov
Master’s Degree · Dynamics of Rigid Structures · Brașov, Romania
Oct 2000 - Jun 2005
Transilvania University of Brașov
Diploma · Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) · Brașov, 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
Ford Motor Company, Germany
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