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Vlad Marius I.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | HVAC · Hydraulics · Industrial CAD

Târgu Mureş, Romania

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3D Assembly Design ATEX Compliance Geomagic Design X Siemens NX (Unigraphics) Welding

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About

Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience in industrial CAD design across HVAC systems, hydraulic cylinders, and automotive assembly lines.

Currently working on industrial ventilation systems, fire suppression systems, rotary valves, and screw conveyors with full ATEX compliance. Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (3D/2D Sheet Metal), AutoCAD, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, and Geomagic Design. Experienced with Delem Profile-T press brake programming and nesting software for material optimization.

Previous experience includes 12+ years designing hydraulic cylinders and components for clients requiring certification by Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, DNV, and ABS — including complex assemblies with full BOM management.

Earlier experience in 3D/2D design of automotive body-in-white (BiW) assembly and welding lines for Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot, DAF, and Ford using CATIA V5 and Siemens NX.

Available for remote project work and long-term collaborations. Fluent in English.

Experience

Design Engineer Catitera · Full-time Mar 2025 – Mar 2026 1 yrs Târgu Mureș, MS, Romania Designing and developing industrial ventilation and HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and industrial components including rotary valves, screw conveyors, and local exhaust systems. Ensuring full compliance with ATEX standards and applicable technical regulations. Creating complex 3D assemblies and 2D execution drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Optimizing design solutions for technical functionality, economic efficiency, and production feasibility. Using Delem Profile-T for offline press brake programming and bending simulation. Implementing nesting software to minimize material waste. Generating and managing detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) across all projects.
Design Engineer – Hydraulic Cylinders Mures Hidraulici · Full-time Jun 2012 – Mar 2025 12 yrs 9 mos Târgu Mureș, MS, Romania 3D modeling and design of hydraulic cylinders and associated mechanical components. Drafting assembly and component drawings for approval by clients and major international maritime certification bodies including Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, DNV, and ABS. Creating detailed manufacturing and production drawings for hydraulic cylinder components. Participating in R&D initiatives for prototype hydraulic cylinder development and testing. Reviewing and optimizing existing engineering drawings to improve manufacturing efficiency. Managing precise Bills of Materials (BOM) for hydraulic cylinders and subassemblies, streamlining sourcing of raw materials, seal kits, and standard components. Conducting Quality Control inspections and technical reception of incoming goods and materials.
Design Engineer – Automotive Assembly Lines TMF · Full-time Sep 2010 – Jun 2012 1 yrs 9 mos Târgu Mureș, MS, Romania 3D and 2D design and sizing of assembly and welding lines for automotive body-in-white (BiW) structures using CATIA V5, Siemens NX, and FIDES. Active involvement in projects for major automotive OEMs including Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot, DAF, and Ford, ensuring compliance with customer-specific technical requirements. On-site deployment in Italy for hands-on collaboration within international engineering teams. Generating BOM for automotive assembly and welding lines to ensure accurate component tracking.

Education

George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering 2004 – 2009
Bolyai Farkas High School High School Diploma – Computer Science, Computer Science / Mathematics 2000 – 2004

Other experience

ATEX Compliance & Industrial Standards Practical experience designing industrial equipment in compliance with ATEX directives for potentially explosive atmospheres. Applied in ventilation, exhaust, and conveying systems for industrial environments.
Maritime Certification Experience Extensive experience preparing and submitting technical drawings for approval by international maritime certification bodies including Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, DNV GL, and ABS.
Familiar with certification requirements for hydraulic cylinders built and equipment used in marine and offshore applications.