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Claudia A.

Mechanical Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience

Brasov, Romania

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2D Drawing Injection Mold Design Machining Mechanical Engineering Programming

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About

Mechanical Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience in plastic injection mold design, CAD/CAM programming, and manufacturing process coordination in industrial production environments.

Experienced in developing complete injection mold concepts using SolidWorks, with strong expertise in DFM principles, part optimization, cooling systems, gating and runner design, and cycle time reduction. Skilled in creating detailed technical drawings.

Proven ability to manage tooling projects from initial concept and quotation stage through design, manufacturing support, and final delivery. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including CNC machining, EDM, assembly, and production departments.

Focused, detail-oriented engineer with solid hands-on manufacturing knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset.

Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer S.C. Redplast Molding S.R.L. | Brașov · Full-time Feb 2026 – Present 3 mos Brașov, BV, Romania • 3D design of plastic parts and injection molds using SolidWorks
• Development of complete mold concepts based on manufacturability and production efficiency requirements
• Definition of part positioning inside the mold assembly
• Selection and optimization of parting lines according to geometry and manufacturing constraints
• Determination of injection gate location and runner system configuration
• Design and optimization of mold cooling circuits to improve thermal efficiency and part quality
• Support for cycle time reduction through tooling and process optimization
• Creation of 2D manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• CAM programming for mold components using CAMWorks and SolidCAM
• Electrode design for EDM machining operations
• Definition of machining strategies and manufacturing technologies
• Production planning and monitoring for mold manufacturing activities
• Preparation and management of material lists and procurement support
• Technical support from quotation phase through production and final delivery
• Close collaboration with CNC machining, EDM, assembly and injection production teams
Manufacturing Programming Engineer S.C. Redplast S.R.L. | Brașov · Full-time Aug 2013 – Feb 2017 3 yrs 6 mos Brașov, BV, Romania • Planned and monitored plastic injection manufacturing activities
• Prepared technical documentation for production processes
• Supported production flow optimization and manufacturing coordination
• Worked closely with engineering and production departments

Education

Transilvania University of Brasov Master’s Degree, Advanced Materials Engineering and Management 2013 – 2016 • Specialized knowledge for explaining, interpreting, and optimizing advanced materials processing methods
• Modeling and simulation methods for advanced materials processing
• Rapid prototyping technologies and equipment
• Acquisition of professional ethical principles, standards, and values
• Skills for continuous learning and professional development
Transilvania University of Brașov Bachelor’s Degree, Materials Science and Engineering 2009 – 2013 • Knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts
• Knowledge of computer-aided design techniques and software
• Development of computer-based simulation skills
• Focus on quality achievement
• Research, analysis, and results interpretation skills

Other experience

Engineering Internship ( Jul 2012) Schaeffler Group | Brașov
Erasmus Exchange Program University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal