Marian Cucu - Mechanical Development Staff Engineer

Q: Where is Marian based?

Marian is based in Villach, Austria .

Q: What languages does Marian speak?

Marian speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marian have?

Marian has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Marian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Marian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marian's latest experience?

Marian's most recent position is Mechanical Development Staff Engineer at Flex .

Q: What companies has Marian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marian has worked for Flex , CT Engineering GmbH , and Feuerkristall GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Marian most experienced in?

Marian is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Marian most experienced in?

Marian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Marian worked in recently?

Marian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Marian worked in recently?

Marian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management .

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Villach, Austria

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 8 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.

Skills

Cad Software: Ptc Creo, Catia V5, Solidworks, Autocad, Pro/engineer
Mechanical Design & Simulation: Structural Analysis, Fatigue Analysis
Tolerance Analysis: Cetol 6σ, Tsa Spreadsheets
Plm Software: Teamcenter
Manufacturing Processes: Prototyping, Feasibility Assessment
Statistical Analysis: Minitab
Other: Microsoft Office, Risk Management (Dfmea)

Languages

Romanian

Native

German

Advanced

English

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 in Mechanical Engineering · 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 (PLM Software)

Ford Motor Company, Germany

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March 2025

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Where is Marian based?

Marian is based in Villach, Austria.

What languages does Marian speak?

Marian speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Marian have?

Marian has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Marian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Marian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marian would be well-suited for roles such as: Mechanical Development Staff Engineer, Design Engineer, All-Round Technical Engineer.

What is Marian's latest experience?

Marian's most recent position is Mechanical Development Staff Engineer at Flex.

What companies has Marian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marian has worked for Flex, CT Engineering GmbH, and Feuerkristall GmbH.

Which industries is Marian most experienced in?

Marian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Marian most experienced in?

Marian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

Which industries has Marian worked in recently?

Marian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Marian worked in recently?

Marian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

What is Marian's education?

Marian holds a Master in Dynamics of Rigid Structures from Transilvania University of Brașov and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) from Transilvania University of Brașov.

Does Marian have any certificates?

Marian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Training, Pro/Engineer Course, and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

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