Hello, I’m Dragan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in CAD, technical drafting, and manufacturing process optimization. I specialize in SolidWorks and Siemens NX, and I’m adept at maintaining engineering data management integrity and producing compliant technical documentation for Tier 1 automotive and industrial projects.\n\nBeyond design, I’m passionate about resolving data inconsistencies to ensure smooth production operations and manufacturing accuracy. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows from concept to production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and quality in engineering data and processes. Throughout my career, I've had the ability to quickly learn new things.

DRAGAN PETROVIĆ

Hello, I’m Dragan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in CAD, technical drafting, and manufacturing process optimization. I specialize in SolidWorks and Siemens NX, and I’m adept at maintaining engineering data management integrity and producing compliant technical documentation for Tier 1 automotive and industrial projects.\n\nBeyond design, I’m passionate about resolving data inconsistencies to ensure smooth production operations and manufacturing accuracy. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows from concept to production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and quality in engineering data and processes. Throughout my career, I've had the ability to quickly learn new things.

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Hello, I’m Dragan, a Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in CAD, technical drafting, and manufacturing process optimization. I specialize in SolidWorks and Siemens NX, and I’m adept at maintaining engineering data management integrity and producing compliant technical documentation for Tier 1 automotive and industrial projects.\n\nBeyond design, I’m passionate about resolving data inconsistencies to ensure smooth production operations and manufacturing accuracy. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows from concept to production, and I’m always looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and quality in engineering data and processes. Throughout my career, I’ve had the ability to quickly learn new things.

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Language

English
Advanced
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer at ABACAD BALKAN D.O.O., KRAGUJEVAC
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2025
Verified technical documentation and 3D models for injection-molded HVAC components, ensuring 100% compliance with Tier 1 automotive OEM standards. Created high-fidelity 3D CAD models and detailed 2D production drawings in Siemens NX and CATIA to streamline manufacturing process workflows. Maintained engineering data management protocols while performing draft analysis and design optimization to eliminate production delays. Identified and resolved design inconsistencies between technical drafting files and physical manufacturing requirements to ensure accuracy for production orders.
Mechanical Tools Design Engineer at TELSONIC, NOVI SAD
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Created precision ultrasonic welding tool designs, including sonotrodes and nests, using SolidWorks for advanced manufacturing orders. Verified engineering data through frequency simulations to maintain structural integrity and performance of specialized tooling. Resolved technical issues during tooling validation and production trials to support successful production operations.
Mechanical Design Engineer at LARGO, UŽICE
March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Maintained technical drawings and customized plastic and metal wheel designs for high-durability agricultural machinery. Created comprehensive 3D models and technical documentation in SolidWorks to facilitate CNC machining and assembly.
Mechanical Design Engineer – Sheet Metal at FRIGO ŽIKA, RUMA
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Identified sheet metal manufacturing requirements for stainless steel and zinc components in thermal and neutral industrial devices. Verified SolidWorks models and technical drafting files to ensure precise material utilization and production efficiency.
Robot Programmer at FCA FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES, KRAGUJEVAC
January 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Maintained and programmed COMAU (C5G) industrial robots to support consistent production operations on high-volume automotive lines. Verified and modified welding programs to optimize automation efficiency and resolve manufacturing throughput bottlenecks. Resolved mechanical and electrical faults on the production floor to identify root causes and minimize downtime.

Education

Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering at FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, KRALJEVO
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Siemens NX Surfacing
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026
NX Class A Surfacing
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026
Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
January 1, 2017 - April 24, 2026
Industrial Design Foundations
January 1, 2016 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Other