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I am a results-driven engineer with extensive experience leading automotive development and industrialization projects across multiple platforms and geographies. I have guided cross-functional teams through concept, design maturation, and manufacturing launches for luxury and mainstream programs, always focusing on cost, quality, weight, and timing targets. I thrive in dynamic environments, communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, and continuously seek improvements through robust engineering practices.
I excel at coordinating multi-site teams, managing change, and delivering tangible value in tooling, painting, assembly, and body-in-white systems. My hands-on approach combines technical rigor with practical manufacturing insight to ensure robust designs that meet regulatory and premium product standards while driving efficiency and cost reductions.
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Language
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
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English
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Work Experience
Lead Engineer – Cabin Systems at Tata Technologies Limited
October 1, 2022 - PresentLead developments from concept to component sign-off (PSW), delivering to cost, quality, weight, attributes, sustainability and timing. Define interfaces and boundary diagrams; develop and implement DFMEA; coordinate CAD updates/releases; launch design solutions into pre-serial builds and serial production; manage CAD geometry and functional requirements through the Virtual Series Phase; coordinate FEA/CAD/TEST activities for in-house and outsourced development; liaise with Body Engineering, other functional areas, suppliers and programme teams to ensure successful delivery, on time and to the committed cost; drive manufacturing readiness and support RFQ preparation as required.
Lead Engineer – Cabin Systems (Jaguar Land Rover) at Tata Technologies Limited, Oradea (Remote)
October 1, 2022 - PresentLead developments from concept through component sign-off (PSW), delivering to cost, quality, weight, attribute, sustainability and timing. Define interfaces and boundary diagrams; develop and implement DFMEA; demonstrate and implement robust design techniques (system tolerances); manage CAD updates/releases; contribute to manufacturing launches including pre-serial builds and serial production; lead CAD geometry delivery through the Virtual Series Phase; coordinate FEA / CAD / TEST activities; drive Evidence-Based Engineering Reviews with BCE Tech Centre groups; manage changes with other areas of Body Engineering, suppliers and programme teams; deliver commodity plans to quality, cost and time; manage Change Requests, expenditure forecasting and supplier coordination; plan tests and support Engineering test teams with issue rectification; ensure Jaguar Land Rover standards are met; provide input into new feature development; prepare RFQs, support purchasing, and identify tooling cost
Project Manager – Development & Industrialization (Tooling, Injection, Painting, Masking, Chrome Plating, Welding, Assembly) at Vernicolor Group, Oradea
October 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025Manage multiple development and industrialization projects across three sites (Romania and Tunisia) including tooling, injection, painting, masking, chrome plating, welding and assembly. Define technical requirements with customers and suppliers; manage project planning, budget and cash flow; lead cost reductions and ensure resources. Produce progress reports for customers and partners; host customer audits; support RFQ preparation and supplier coordination; foster continuous improvement and team skills.
Lead Engineer – Cabin Systems at Tata Technologies Limited, Oradea (Remote)
October 1, 2022 - PresentLead developments from concept to PSW sign-off for Jaguar Land Rover programs (Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender), delivering on cost, quality, weight, attributes, sustainability and timing. Define interfaces and boundary diagrams; develop DFMEA; implement robust design techniques; manage CAD updates/releases and coordinate CAD geometry through the Virtual Series Phase. Coordinate in-house and outsourced CAD/FEA/TEST activities; lead Evidence-Based Engineering Reviews with BCE Tech Centre; liaise with Body Engineering, suppliers and programme teams to ensure on-time delivery and committed cost. Prepare RFQs, support purchasing, and drive tooling cost improvements and testing plans.
Project Manager – Development & Industrialization at Vernicolor Group, Oradea
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022Managed multiple projects across three Vernicolor manufacturing sites (Romania and Tunisia) coordinating sales, purchasing, tooling, painting, testing, quality, injection, logistics and other disciplines. Led introduction of new equipment, managed engineering change requests, defined technical requirements with customers and suppliers, and handled project planning, budget and cash flow. Led cost reduction initiatives to improve project margins and ensured resource availability to meet planning and commitments. Maintained customer and supplier relationships, hosted audits, prepared progress reports, and supported RFQ processes and continuous improvement activities.
Project Manager – Development & Industrialization at Vernicolor Group
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022Managed multiple projects across three Vernicolor sites (Romania and Tunisia), coordinating multidisciplinary teams and suppliers for tooling, injection, painting, masking, chrome plating, welding and assembly. Defined technical requirements with customers and suppliers; responsible for project planning, budget and cash flow; led cost reductions to improve margins; ensured resources for project activities, tracked progress, produced reports and hosted customer audits; supported RFQ processes and supplier collaboration.
Project Manager – Development & Industrialization (Tooling, Injection, Painting, Masking, Chrome Plating, Welding, Assembly) at Vernicolor Group, Oradea
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022Manage multiple projects across three Vernicolor sites (Romania and Tunisia) and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and suppliers (sales, purchasing, tooling, painting, testing, quality, injection, logistics) for new projects. Lead introduction of new equipment; manage engineering change requests during industrialization; define technical requirements with customers and suppliers; own project planning, budget and cash flow; drive cost reductions to improve margins; ensure resources to meet planning; report progress to customers and partners; manage customer and supplier relationships; support RFQs and project implementation; collaborate with Customer Quality and Supplier Quality for claims; host customer audits; support continuous improvement; promote development of technical and soft skills; foster a culture of collaboration and international cooperation.
Team Lead – Body Interior at Bertrandt, Bucharest
November 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Develop engineering competencies within the Body Interior team; ensure resources and tools to meet technical expectations; participate in customer RFQs, kickoff activities, milestones; communicate progress and ensure timing, quality and cost targets are met; coordinate the team and implement corrective actions; contribute to onboarding, recruitment, and department improvements.
Research Engineer – IP & Centre Console at Bertrandt, Bucharest
October 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Lead the development of IP, IP structure and centre console; manage workflow of system designers; track and report project milestones; ensure delivery on time for milestones; propose technical solutions respecting plastic and sheet metal processes rules and customer standards; ensure technical/design convergence.
Team Lead – Body Interior at Bertrandt, Bucharest
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020Developed engineering competencies within the Body Interior team, ensured availability of resources and tools, and managed RFQs. Conducted internal kick-offs, aligned milestones, and tracked technical progress to meet timing, quality and cost targets. Coordinated team activities, reported on milestones, and implemented corrective actions. Led onboarding, recruitment processes, and documentation to streamline team operations and maintain high engineering standards.
Team Lead – Body Interior at Bertrandt
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020Developed engineering competencies within the Body Interior team; ensured resources and tools met technical expectations; participated in customer RFQ and internal kick-offs; monitored milestones and progress; coordinated team activities, reported progress, and implemented corrective actions; contributed to onboarding, documentation and recruitment.
Team Lead – Body Interior (Renault Cars, Renault Commercial Vehicles, Alpine) at Bertrandt, Bucharest
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020Develop engineering competencies within the team; ensure resources and tools to meet technical expectations; participate in RFQ processes; present Body Interior organization to customers; set up internal kickoff and milestones; monitor technical progress, timing, quality and cost; coordinate team, report progress, and implement corrective actions; contribute to onboarding, documentation, and recruiting; support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Research Engineer – IP & Centre Console at Bertrandt
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020Led the development of IP architecture, IP structure and centre console; managed workflow of system designers; tracked and reported project phases; ensured on-time delivery of milestones; proposed technical solutions respecting plastics and sheet metal processes and customer standards; ensured design convergence and effective internal/external communication.
Research Engineer – IP & Centre Console (Innovation) at Bertrandt, Bucharest
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020Lead development of IP, IP structure and centre console; ensure internal and external communication; manage workflow of system designers; track and report project phases; ensure on-time milestone delivery; propose technical solutions respecting plastic and sheet metal processes and customer standards; ensure technical/design convergence.
Project Engineer at Applus IDIADA BENELUX, Brussels
January 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025Create the main sections and handle the creation of 3D models, production drawings, according to client specifications; ensure manufacturability and tool access; create RFQ documents; study style feasibility and aerodynamics; coordinate with Style and Engineering teams; support RFQ and project milestones; ensure packaging and logistics alignment with client requirements.
Project Engineer at Applus IDIADA BENELUX
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Created main sections and 3D models, production drawings per client specifications; produced sections and studies for critical points such as gaps, tooling and assembly directions; ensured products met manufacturing and service requirements; created packaging; prepared RFQ documents; supported RFQ processes and supplier quality engineering; coordinated with Style and engineering teams for feasibility and packaging reviews.
Project Engineer at Applus IDIADA BENELUX, Brussels
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Create main sections and 3D models, production drawings per client specifications; ensure product meets manufacturing/service, tool access and ergonomics; verify injection molding/stamping compatibility; create GD&T production drawings; prepare RFQ documents; study feasibility and aerodynamics; perform internal styling and engineering coordination; act as drawing checker for accuracy and conformance; participate in internal meetings with Style and engineering teams; oversee packaging and conformance with client requirements.
Development & Industrialization Project Engineer (Wiper/Washer Systems, Sealing, Glazing & Retrovision) at Renault Technologie Roumanie, Bucharest
May 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025Prepare RFQ documents; organize and participate in supplier and internal meetings to validate development solutions; define output shafts and wiping patterns; specify BiW fixations; review competitors; ensure all technical documents (MDS, HCPP, 2D) are provided by suppliers on time; lead the Industrialization Team from Russia post-TGA; lead Wiper/Washer Systems Off-Cycle Team for running changes; create homologation drawings; support validation testing and supplier convergence to meet quality, cost and timing targets.
Development & Industrialization Project Engineer at Renault Technologie Roumanie
July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016Wiper/Washer Systems, Sealing, Glazing & Retrovision projects: prepared RFQs; organized supplier meetings; defined output shafts for wiper mechanisms and fixations for BiW components; reviewed competitors for cost reduction; ensured timely delivery of technical documents; led industrialization activities and running changes; produced homologation drawings and supported validation.
Development & Industrialization Project Engineer (Wiper/Washer Systems, Sealing, Glazing & Retrovision) at Renault Technologie Roumanie, Bucharest
July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016Prepare RFQ documents; organize and participate in supplier and inter-department meetings to validate development solutions; define output shafts for wiper mechanisms and fixation points; review competitor products for cost reduction; ensure technical documents are provided by suppliers; lead industrialization of Russia project after TGA handover; manage off-cycle changes and PSW preparation; provide supplier validation support and ensure adherence to Renault requirements.
CAD Engineer - Roof Systems at Renault Technologie Roumanie, Bucharest
July 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Prepare CAD 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA to support line builds, field issues and supplier changes; perform drawing checks; align CAD BOM; conduct vehicle packaging reviews and support engineering releases; converge with suppliers to meet internal requirements regarding quality, costs and timing.
CAD Engineer - Roof Systems at Renault Technologie Roumanie
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Prepared CAD 3D models and 2D drawings (CATIA) to support line builds and supplier changes; conducted drawing checks; aligned CAD BOM; performed vehicle packaging reviews; supported engineering releases; coordinated with suppliers and Style department to ensure alignment with internal requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Economical Engineering / Industrial Management Processes and Innovative Products at Politehnica University of Bucharest
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Economical Engineering / Industrial Management Processes and Innovative Products at Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Economical Engineering / Industrial Management Processes and Innovative Products at Politehnica University of Bucharest
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Economical Engineering / Industrial Management Processes and Innovative Products at Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015Qualifications
Leadership Management International – Effective Personal Productivity
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025PROMPT - Project Management of Problems Tracking
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025AMDEC (FMEA) – Analyse des Modes de Défaillance de leurs Effets et de leur Criticité
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025AGILE
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 20253DExperience Design Verification
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Leadership Management
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025International – Effective Personal Productivity
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025PROMPT - Project Management of Problems Tracking
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025ISO Standards and Drawing Rules
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025AMDEC (FMEA) - Analyse des Modes de Défaillance de leurs Effets et de leur Criticité
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025Advanced Plastic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025Time Management
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025PDCA
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025AGILE
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025Leadership Management International – Effective Personal Productivity
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025Leadership Management International – Effective Personal Productivity
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026PROMPT - Project Management of Problems Tracking ISO standards and Drawing rules
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026AGILE
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 20263DExperience Design Verification
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026JIRA
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other, Software & Internet
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