Márcio F.
Senior Aeronautical & Mechanical Design Engineer | CATIA V5 & 3DEXPERIENCE Expert
Porto,
Portugal
Global rank:
19,888
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144,961
Skill pts: 5
2D & 3D Modeling Siemens NX
CAD Design
CATIA-Generative Shape Design
Microsoft Office
Sheet Metal Design
About
Senior Aeronautical Design Engineer & Technical Lead with 13+ years of expertise in high-complexity mechanical structures and kinematic systems. Specialist in end-to-end design from scratch to production (PDR/CDR).
Core Capabilities & Expertise:
CAD & PLM Ecosystems: SME in CATIA V5 (MD2, GSD, CPE, KIN, FTA/GD&T, SL3 Sheet Metal), 3DEXPERIENCE, and Siemens NX.
Design Methodology: Expert in Skeleton Modeling (Top-Down Design) and Contextual Design for large assembly management.
Design for Excellence (DFX): Concept creation optimized for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Maintenance at minimal cost.
Structural & Kinematics: Pressurized structures, sealing systems, doors, and complex locking mechanisms.
Education & Certification: MSc in Aeronautical Engineering (UBI) and EASA/FAA CS-29 compliance knowledge.
Proven track record leading work packages for major programs (Leonardo Helicopters, Embraer KC-390, Kopter AW09). Available for advanced CAD modeling, structural concept design, and DFX consulting.
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Core Capabilities & Expertise:
CAD & PLM Ecosystems: SME in CATIA V5 (MD2, GSD, CPE, KIN, FTA/GD&T, SL3 Sheet Metal), 3DEXPERIENCE, and Siemens NX.
Design Methodology: Expert in Skeleton Modeling (Top-Down Design) and Contextual Design for large assembly management.
Design for Excellence (DFX): Concept creation optimized for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Maintenance at minimal cost.
Structural & Kinematics: Pressurized structures, sealing systems, doors, and complex locking mechanisms.
Education & Certification: MSc in Aeronautical Engineering (UBI) and EASA/FAA CS-29 compliance knowledge.
Proven track record leading work packages for major programs (Leonardo Helicopters, Embraer KC-390, Kopter AW09). Available for advanced CAD modeling, structural concept design, and DFX consulting.
Experience
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Technical Lead / Senior Aeronautical Design Engineer
CEiiA - Centre of Engineering and Product Development · Full-time
Nov 2012 –
Present
13 yrs 9 mos
Matosinhos, Portugal
Technical Leadership: Direct oversight of high-complexity work packages, leading
multi-disciplinary teams through the full development lifecycle from Concept to
Certification.
Concept Innovation: Responsible for inventing and creating root-level concepts for
structural components and mechanisms, prioritizing low production costs and ease of
maintenance.
Structural Optimization: Specialized in the initial definition of material thicknesses
and structural layouts that optimize weight and strength, leading to high "first-pass"
success rates in Stress Analysis.
Digital Standards: Authority in Skeleton Modeling and MBD (FTA), establishing
automated workflows that significantly reduced design iteration time.
Education
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Universidade da Beira Interior
Master's Degree, Aeronautical Engineering, 16/20 (Muito Bom)
2007 – 2012
Activities and Societies:
Aeronautical Engineering Projects.
Integrated Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Thesis: "Fuel Consumption Analysis in Air Navigation via Waypoints".
Core focus: Aircraft Structural Design, Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Propulsion, and Flight Control Systems.
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Joined: August 30, 2026
Last seen: August 30, 2026
Area of Expertise
Aerospace Engineering
Concept Design
Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
3D Design Services
Tool Design Services
Reverse Engineering
Sheet Metal Design
CATIA Design Services
Part-to-CAD Modeling
Design Engineering Services
Assembly Drawing Services
Mechanical Design Services
Mechanical CAD Design
Manufacturing Drawings
Product Engineering Services
Design for Assembly Services
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services)
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Porto, Portugal