Popa L.
Mechanical Design Engineer professional with Creo and Catia V5 experience
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Mechanical Design Engineer with experience across mechanical design, project coordination, manufacturing
engineering, and NPI in the cable assembly and automotive industry. Skilled in 3D CAD, 2D technical drawings,
design changes, engineering documentation, prototyping, validation, DFM, and cross-functional support from
concept to serial production.
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engineering, and NPI in the cable assembly and automotive industry. Skilled in 3D CAD, 2D technical drawings,
design changes, engineering documentation, prototyping, validation, DFM, and cross-functional support from
concept to serial production.
Experience
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Odu Romania · Full-time
Jul 2022 –
Feb 2026
3 yrs 7 mos
Sibiu, Romania
Standardized technical drawing structures for AMC, Mini-Snap and Medi-Snap product
families, reducing operator explanation time from ~60 to 40 minutes (≈33%) and
improving consistency across projects.
Designed and developed mechanical assemblies and created 3D CAD models and 2D
technical drawings, ensuring manufacturability, clarity for production and smooth
handover into serial manufacturing.
Supported prototyping, testing, validation and engineering changes throughout the
product lifecycle, ensuring traceable documentation and reliable ramp-up from concept
to serial production. -
Project Coordinator
Odu Romania · Full-time
Feb 2021 –
Jul 2022
1 yrs 5 mos
Sibiu, Romania
Coordinated new connector and cable-assembly projects from prototype through serial
production, providing day-to-day technical support to production teams.
Designed a custom 43 mm tool for tightening large-connector clamps, simplifying the
assembly operation and improving process consistency and operator ergonomics.
Developed and maintained assembly processes, Work Instructions and Speed Line
sample workflows, including equipment requests and operator training, to ensure
smooth ramp-up into serial production. -
Manufacturing Engineer
Odu Romania · Full-time
Jun 2019 –
Feb 2021
1 yrs 8 mos
Sibiu, Romania
Planned production processes and defined manufacturing workflows and cycle times for
new and existing wiring-harness products.
Designed and implemented a motorized unwinding device for wiring harnesses over 10
m, reducing manual handling effort and improving operator efficiency.
Implemented NPI projects in collaboration with Design and Quality, ensuring process
capability, documentation and compliance with quality and safety standards.
Education
- ULBS University Mechatronic Engineer, Mechatroncs Engineering, 4 2017 – 2021
- Octavian Goga high school, Bilingual, 4 2013 – 2017
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Joined: October 1, 2026
Last seen: October 1, 2026
Languages
Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
English Professional working proficiency
Location
Sibiu, Romania