Engineer Design

Valentin PITU

PERSONAL DATA:

Address: *-** *** ****** ******, Bucharest

ROMANIA

Phone: +40 (0)7 23 26 76 67 (mobile) +351-***-***-*** (mobile)

E-mail: ********.****@*****.*** ************@*****.***

Linkedin: Valentin PITU

Nationality: Romanian

Date of Birth

12/07/1979

Highly motivated Aerospace Professional with extensive design engineering experience, comprising structure and systems design able to work effectively in a team or self motivated; able to travel and enjoys working in different countries and cultures. Expertise in engineering design support ranging from conceptual design to operational product ensures the service provided is of a high level of professionalism

KEY SKILLS:

Aerospace Primary & Secondary Structures. Systems Design.

Model Based Definition (MBD).

Design for manufacture.

Composite design/ FiberSIM.

Innovative and analytical thinking. Pro-active in approach.

Good communication skills.

CAD Software:

Catia V5 (+20000 hours)

Catia V4 (2000 hours)

CADDS 5 (1700 hours)

AutoCad

PDM tools:

Enovia VPM/LCA

Primes

EPD Connect

GILDA

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SAPERP

Language Skills:

English – fluent French – fluent

EDUCATION & PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS::

1999-2004 Master of Science in Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and Management of Technological Systems at “Politehnica” University in Bucharest

2009- 2012 Master in Project Management - Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ongoing)

May 2010- Sept.2010 Integrated business processes with SAP ERP (TERP10) - certificated SAP TERP10 - University Duisburg-Essen

TRAINNINGS:

Mar.2003 Oct. 2005

Integrated business processes with SAP ERP (TERP10) - SAP ERP (SAP FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, PM, PS, QM, SM, HR, BW) training offering in-depth overview of the SAP ERP system

functions: procurement, production, planning, project management, sales, customer service, asset management, financial, accounting, human resources, and analytics interact within the SAP ERP application

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Jan 2013 – present CEiiA/EEA (contract) Porto - Portugal

Lead Engineer

KC 390 Military Cargo Lifter – Design Lead of the KC 390 Sponson Project Responsibilities:

Provide design engineering guidance

Ensure delivery of all drawings and reports according schedule

Review of drawings before final release

Detail coordination with client manufacturing, design staff and material engineer supporting the design

development and drawing release schedule of KC-390 program

Supporting the program management team with visibility of status inputs related to drawing release on as

required periodic basis

Planning and progress tracking of detail design tasks related to different phases of design development

program

Supporting technical integrator in resolving design related pending issues impeding drawing release

drawing schedule

Achievements:

Successfully leading a team of 30 design engineers and delivered the work-package within the agreed deadline.

Mentoring and training of the junior design engineers.

Technical evaluation of the suppliers proposals/ answers to calls for tender; evaluated the impact of

various technical solutions with regards to cost and impact on project schedule.

May 2010

CATIA V5 – Training with the topics: Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting and Knowledge Advisor;

Primes – A350 Training with the topics: Product Structure Management, Naming and Numbering;

Aug. 2011 – September 2012 Bombardier/SAC (contract) Shenyang - China Aerospace Design Engineer

CSERIES project - part of the CSERIES Door Surround team, responsible with conceptual/ detailed design layouts, 3D design, 2D drafting and installations of PAX, cargo and service doors Primary & Secondary structure – frames, lintels, intercostals, door stoppers and, sheet metal /machined parts and assemblies for the primary and secondary aircraft structure.

Responsibilities:

Door Surround primary/ secondary structure conception/detail design.

Manage design modifications.

Liaise with Stress/Production/Systems teams to ensure optimum design solutions.

Provide technical support for client/suppliers.

Jan. 2010 – Aug. 2011 SkyAircraft SAS Chambley - France Aerospace Design Engineer

SK-105 SKYLANDER project - part of the Skylander SK 105 Fuselage/Wing Structure design team, responsible with design of conceptual design layouts, 3D design, 2D drafting and installations of Primary & Secondary structure - composite flap track fairings, skin panels, frames, stringers and, sheet metal /machined parts and assemblies for the primary and secondary aircraft structure.

Responsibilities:

Primary/ secondary structure conception design.

Manage design modifications

Liaise with Production/Systems teams to ensure optimum design solutions

Provide technical support for suppliers

Jan. 2009 – Nov. 2009 Hyde Group UK (contract) Hamburg - Germany Aerospace Design Engineer

Part of the A380 DQN team in Hamburg, responsible with investigating (Dvise - mock-up), managing and incorporating design modification in to 2D (drawings - Catia V4) and highlight, manage BOM modifications (GILDA) - for electrical routing ( harnesses) and electrical fix supports.

Responsibilities:

Incorporate inputs from Production Line into Catia V4 2D/GILDA/ECN.

Implement electrical design queries notes (DQNs) into the latest production design solution.

Manage design modifications

Liaise with MAP team to ensure optimum design solutions

Provide technical support for client

Apr. 2008 – Nov. 2008 ASSYSTEM Romania Bucharest - Romania Team leader

A330 -GMF SFX Project for Assytem France ( Sections S12, S15 lower & upper shell, NLGB) - designing, modifying fix supports ( brackets) in concordance with provided inputs (interface points), apply appropriate Airbus standards and specification for bracket installation,fixations; creation and modification of 2D bracket and installation drawings (CADDS5); BOM creation and management (GILDA).

Responsibilities:

Manage a team of 3-5 designers

Planning, organizing and assure technical support and expertise

Nov. 2003 – Apr.2008 GECI Engineering Services Bucharest - Romania Senior Design Engineer

GECI Engineering Services is part of GECI International, a technology engineering company offering various engineering services such as design, calculations, qualification, systems, integration, and tests.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise for different international clients

Execute various design projects

Technical solutions proposal

Various national and international projects for different GECI Engineering Services clients, such as:

Dates Client/Projects Location

Dec 07- Apr 08 Airbus SAS Bucharest - Romania Senior Design Engineer - Pylon A350 XWB Demonstrator

Joined Phase and Definition Phase: Finished Design for maturity phase A, creation of:

Jul. 05 - Dec. 07

Jun. 05 - Jul. 06

Dates

2D Drawings, batch 2 and 3 for elementary parts and assemblies,

creation of MRG- Geometrical Reference Model for Pylon A350 XWB Demonstrator.

Geci France Bucharest- Romania Senior Design Engineer - Airbus A400M-Ramp Project

check and create 2D drawings and Bill of Materials for Equipped brackets and structure assemblies from Airbus A400M Ramp project

Airbus SAS Toulouse- France Senior Design Engineer - Airbus A350 Cockpit & Nose Fuselage

Working on A350 Front Fuse Primary structures team. Responsible for generation of conceptual design layouts, 3D design, 2D drafting and installations of Primary & Secondary structure. (Catia V5 & Primes)

research and developed new solutions

provide technical expertise

implemented double curved lateral window

improved new floor strcture design (gain a 10% weight reduction)

liaise and ensure interfaces with the Airframe, Landing Gear and Systems Design & Stress Teams in order to establish optimum design solutions

Client/Projects Location

Airbus GmbH Hamburg- Germany Design Engineer - Airbus A340/330 Full Scope Project

Nov. 03 - Mar. 05

Mar. 2003 - Sep.2003

Responsibilities:

design and checked different parts and assemblies

provided technical solution for electrical harness

clash detection proces (DVISE)

National Centre for Research of Technological

Systems Performances “OPTIMUM” Bucharest - Romania Trainer

provide first hand Catia V5 training

course structure and training material design and delivery

INTERESTS:

Professional and personal development, Private Pilot Licence (ongoing), Project management, Travelling, Sports

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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