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Alexandru Catana

Alexandru Catana

Mechanical Design Engineer
Sibiu

Summary

I am a Mechanical Design Engineer/DivAR ECU mechanics with over five years of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on mechanical design, product lifecycle, and base development. My background, paired with strong analytical skills and a steady approach, prepares me to tackle technical challenges effectively. I am dedicated to personal and professional growth, striving to achieve results that support the team’s success.

Experienced with project coordination, supporting teams to achieve project goals. Utilizes organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth project execution. Track record of effectively managing schedules and resources for timely project completion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Divisional Approval Responsible

Aumovio
10.2025 - Current
  • Managed the full lifecycle of Product Change Notifications (PCN) and Process/Technical Change Notifications (PTN) for supplier and internal changes across multiple product lines.
  • Performed detailed technical impact assessments, including drawing reviews, tolerance evaluations, material changes, and functional risk analysis.
  • Coordinated cross‑functional approval workflows involving Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Production plants to ensure controlled and compliant implementation of changes.
  • Ensured alignment with OEM and Tier‑1 change management requirements, including PPAP/PPF, IMDS updates, validation plans, and documentation completeness.
  • Prevented unapproved or high‑risk changes from entering production by enforcing corporate change governance and escalation procedures.
  • Maintained full traceability and audit readiness through structured documentation, approval tracking, and adherence to internal standards.
  • Supported suppliers in understanding technical requirements, preparing evidence packages, and closing open points related to product or process modifications.
  • Managed ChAir (Change Approval Request) processes, ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval of internal engineering and process changes.

Assistant Project Coordinator

Aumovio
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Assisted in preparing project documentation and reports to support team communication and test team
  • Facilitated meetings and took minutes to document discussions and decisions made about new specifications and tests
  • Monitored project progress and identified potential issues, recommending solutions to improve workflow.
  • Coordinated the global supply of DV/PV and QL testing tools, ensuring uninterrupted validation activities across multiple locations.
  • Improved existing testing tools by redesigning components and workflows, achieving higher efficiency and reduced production costs.

Mechanical design

Continental Automotive
05.2021 - Current
  • Design change - Implementing design changes for both existing and new projects within the SAM department, while utilizing different tools for QL and DV/PV teams.
  • SAP and Windchill - Releasing new projects and materials.
  • Accurate BOM: Create a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) that lists all necessary items, quantities, and specifications.
  • Vendor Research: Identify reliable suppliers who can provide quality products at competitive prices.
  • Cost reduction - Participated in cost reduction meetings and investigation teams, to explore and implement strategies for reducing expenses through material substitutions or supplier changes.
  • Coordinator for Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV) - Conducting tightness and mechanical straightness tests, planning environmental tests, designing tools for setup purposes, and investigating failed parts.
  • GD&T Tolerance Calculation
  • Database and Document Management.
  • Teamwork aimed at achieving company objectives

Education

Bachelor's degree - Mechatronics Eng

Facultatea de Inginerie Hermann Oberth
Sibiu
07-2022

Skills

  • Windchill
  • SAP
  • Catia V5
  • GD&T calculation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Design change
  • Negotiation
  • Qualification tests
  • Leadership entry
  • Component development
  • Specifications
  • Product validation
  • Injections
  • BOMs
  • Planing
  • Quality improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Problem solving
  • 2D CAD drawing
  • Analytical skills
  • Documentation
  • Time management
  • Negotiations
  • Project scheduling
  • Project coordination

Timeline

Divisional Approval Responsible

Aumovio
10.2025 - Current

Assistant Project Coordinator

Aumovio
05.2023 - Current

Mechanical design

Continental Automotive
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor's degree - Mechatronics Eng

Facultatea de Inginerie Hermann Oberth

Achievements

  • Achieved significant cost reductions by redesigning existing testing tools and replacing housing and cover materials with more economical alternatives while maintaining functional performance.
  • Improved tool efficiency and usability by optimizing designs, simplifying components, and collaborating with suppliers to implement more robust and cost‑effective solutions.
  • Streamlined DV/PV and QL testing by optimizing procedures and reducing the number of required tests without compromising validation quality or compliance.
  • Coordinated the global supply and distribution of testing tools across all locations, ensuring timely availability and preventing delays in validation activities.
  • Strengthened change management processes by acting as DivAR for PCN/PTN, ensuring controlled implementation of product and process changes and improving cross‑functional alignment.
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks early, proposing corrective actions, and improving communication between engineering, quality, and testing teams.
Alexandru CatanaMechanical Design Engineer