Niki Cristian Cirstea
Bistrița,Romania
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing and manufacturing advanced machinery and industrial equipment. Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and AutoCAD, applying design-for-manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. Expertise in creating precise technical drawings that facilitate effective communication and implementation of design specifications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mechanical Design Engineer
EEC – European Engineering & Consulting SRL
Bistrița, Romania
11.2017 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with Casagrande engineering team to ensure design alignment with client specifications.
- Optimised 3D CAD models, achieving a 15% reduction in design cycle times.
- Applied DFM principles, lowering production costs by 10% while maintaining reliability.
- Introduced design enhancements that improved machinery durability and efficiency.
- Utilised SolidWorks and Siemens NX for accurate, production-ready model creation.
- Authored detailed hydraulic and electrical schemes using AutoCAD for effective system documentation.
- Managed SolidWorks PDM workflows to maintain stringent version control and documentation accuracy.
Quality Control Engineer
SC RAAL SA
Prundu Bârgăului, Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed automated 3D measurement programmes to enhance inspection accuracy and reduce evaluation time by 15%.
- Conducted statistical analyses on 3D measurement data, facilitating early defect detection and decreasing rework by 20%.
- Collaborated with production teams to increase product conformity, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Contributed insights in project meetings to inform product development strategies.
Mechanical Design Engineer
SC RAAL SA
Bistrița, Romania
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Designed custom heat exchangers and welded steel assemblies for in-house manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency.
- Created detailed execution drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
- Prepared technical offers and cost estimates for assemblies, subassemblies, and custom steel components, reducing quoting errors by 12%.
Fitter / Mechanical Assembler
SC RAAL SA
Prundu Bârgăului, Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Gained comprehensive hands-on expertise in heat exchanger fabrication, from assembly to quality testing.
- Designed and implemented a semi-automated welding solution for inlet/outlet collectors, reducing weld time by 25% (project later used as both bachelor’s and master’s thesis).
- Led a small team to manufacture cylindrical heat exchangers for Mikropor, ensuring consistent quality and meeting delivery deadlines.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a productive work atmosphere.
Education
Master’s Degree - Welding and Material Quality Assurance (IWE-EWE)
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Romania 10.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Romania 10.2011 - 07.2015
Skills
- CAD software proficiency(SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autocad)
- Technical drawing and DFM
- Quality control and inspection
- Welding engineering expertise
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management responsibility
- Continuous improvement
Certification
International Welding Engineer (IWE-EWE)
Languages
Romanian
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
EEC – European Engineering & Consulting SRL
11.2017 - 11.2025
Quality Control Engineer
SC RAAL SA
02.2016 - 11.2017
Master’s Degree - Welding and Material Quality Assurance (IWE-EWE)
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
10.2015 - 07.2017
Mechanical Design Engineer
SC RAAL SA
05.2015 - 02.2016
Fitter / Mechanical Assembler
SC RAAL SA
11.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
10.2011 - 07.2015