I'm a product designer and engineer with over 7 years of experience in product development and process optimization for leather goods and automotive industries. I specialize in 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and bringing manufacturing concepts from idea to production. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with design, tooling, and manufacturing to deliver practical, elegant solutions that balance form and function. I'm passionate about shaping products and processes that combine aesthetics with efficiency.

Theodor Laur Dobrescu

I'm a product designer and engineer with over 7 years of experience in product development and process optimization for leather goods and automotive industries. I specialize in 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and bringing manufacturing concepts from idea to production. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with design, tooling, and manufacturing to deliver practical, elegant solutions that balance form and function. I'm passionate about shaping products and processes that combine aesthetics with efficiency.

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I’m a product designer and engineer with over 7 years of experience in product development and process optimization for leather goods and automotive industries. I specialize in 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and bringing manufacturing concepts from idea to production.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with design, tooling, and manufacturing to deliver practical, elegant solutions that balance form and function. I’m passionate about shaping products and processes that combine aesthetics with efficiency.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

University assistant – planning workshop, specialization “Product Design” at University of Architecture and Urban Planning “Ion Mincu”, Bucharest (Romania)
September 11, 2017 - February 8, 2018
Project management (corrections with the students); Catalog management; Implementing of exam topics (design sketches); Lectures; Coordination of study trips
Machine Tool Technician at Flagav Sibiu
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Optimization of machines and their software
Helpdesk Specialist at Stefanini Sibiu
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Optimization of the KDB
Technical Engineer – New Product Development; Improvement Engineer; Process Engineer at Somarest Avrig
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Developing new products according to production guidelines from designer models/drawings (ROMANS CAD and PD M); designing, prototyping, manufacturing and implementing changes in existing processes and end products; conceptualizing and developing tooling and devices for manufacturing; development of custom leatherworking hand-tools and automated processes; design of production facilities for leather goods operations; 3D CAD trainer and 3D/CNC operations
Engineer in Production Planning and Hall Planning at Bertrandt Engineering Sibiu
July 1, 2022 - Present
AUDI projects: Planning and updating factory layout, 3D scans (MicroStation); Implementing factory plans (HLS); Planning and updating layouts and utility plans (air, electricity, steelwork) (MicroStation); Redrawing 3D models for layout optimization; Collision checking of factory plans (Interviews3D and NAVIS); VW projects: concepting and planning conveyor technology (MicroStation); John Deere: Layout management and production facility drawings; creating simplified 3D tractor models for layout purposes (Siemens TeamCenter and MicroStation)

Education

High School Diploma (Mathematics – computer science intensive) at Samuel von Brukenthal High School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at University of Architecture and Urban Planning “Ion Mincu”, Faculty of Interior Design, Product Design Specialization
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Architecture Doctoral Studies at University of Architecture and Urban Planning “Ion Mincu”, Architecture Doctoral School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other