Stefan-Adrian Ionescu
Mataro
Summary
Highly experienced engineer with 12+ years in the Automotive Industry, skilled in both team collaboration and independent work. Proven track record of embracing new technologies for company growth and rapid learning. Effective team leader with strong motivational skills, stress resistance, and problem-solving abilities. Actively seeks out professional development opportunities and engineering networking events for continuous growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR STUDIO DESIGN & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – USER EXPERIENCE
Bentley Motors
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Engaged in the design of cutting-edge rigs while enhancing user experience features
- Aligned various design aspects for cohesive project outcomes
- Developing solutions in 3D (Catia) to design challenges hardpoints / project content, considering all the relevant departments where required
- Clarified engineering hardpoints using simplified walk-through presentations
- Developed ideas into physical parts for assessment by Engineering Teams & Bentley Board Team
- Transformed complex concepts into practical and implemented designs
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure consistent progress monitoring and supplier collaboration
- Performed usability tests improving customer interaction
- Worked with stakeholders, product owners, and developers to develop a consistent design language across platforms.
- Crafted mockups for visualizing interface dynamics
Senior Mechanical Vehicle Integration & Packaging
Arrival Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Optimized engineering solutions to accommodate cross-platform requirements in Arrival Vans
- Managed Mechanical Packaging and Integration for High Voltage Battery Pack across various Van Platforms
- Verified modifications from prototype stage to prevent major manufacturing issues
- Oversaw entire process of bracket design for various electrical modules
- Facilitated weekly Integration Design Engineering Meetings to address blockers and outstanding actions
- Conduct clearance analysis for projects, leading to product improvement
LEAD ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER
Jaguar Land Rover – Yazaki
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Streamlined communalization processes
- Enhanced client (JLR) efficiency across five vehicle programs simultaneously
- Managing costs and manufacturing processes to maintain specified piece price
- Participated in weekly sessions with the client Packaging Department and other JLR divisions to refine proposals
- Drafted proposals for plastic harness formers in complex zones
- Utilized hands-on approach for diverse rig tests and physical buck assessments
Senior Integration Mechanical Engineer
Aston Martin Lagonda
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Handled integration and validation of electrical elements like DIM, CID, SHU, 4G antennas.
- Executed interior modifications to ensure vehicle functionality and client satisfaction
- Lead the project from Seed (day 1) through M1 vehicles completion
- Gained knowledge on Legal &Certificate validation tasks and Powertrain communality across car lines, as well as knowledge of lightweight and heat-resistant materials with different inserts
- Involved in Bill of Process assessment and revising by building in CAD the first Aston's Hyper Car (AML SVO Valkyre)
- Responsible for the assembly of the whole interior, all exterior parts and suspension onto the Carbon Fiber tub in CAD, to check clearances and tool access
- Responsible for Powertrain validation and Integration involving a whole new Electrical Architecture (including Engine & ancillaries)
- Coordinated regular packaging meetings to align efforts of Aston Martin and tier 1 supplier teams
Senior Integration Mechanical Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Part of the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) Department, where we created bespoke personalization, halo models, and special paint with high specification vehicles that showcase the best of Land Rover, including high-performance derivatives, ultra-luxury products, and limited-run collector editions.
- Harmonized development of dealer-fit aftermarket parts in BODY & FUNCTIONAL TRIM team
- Involved in 6 projects at a time, my contribution was CAD 3D modelling, solving challenges of packaging, detecting clashes with the environment, brackets for the parts developed, and mounting instructions.
- Catia V5 is used on a daily basis to carry out my duties. I was also trained in Catia V6 during my time in the JLR SVO department.
- IPLM trained with integrated software programs for seamless global access
- AIMS and AIMS 2 were used almost every day. Siemens PLM and Digital Buck (VIS MockUp) were also some of the tools used there, which helped in the development and integration of my parts.
- Ensured all data and environments were compliant with ISO standards
- Conducted L&C compliance checks as necessary, including documentation of cargo barrier tests.
- Evaluated competitors' solutions continuously to recommend optimal scenarios and materials.
- Proposed relocation solutions when necessary while maintaining weight and cost efficiency
- Coordinated with suppliers and department teams impacted by part development
- Ensuring adherence to deadlines through effective task management
CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Renault and Dacia
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for packaging and modeling of electrical wiring harnesses on vehicles using Catia V5 Electrical Workbench, after previously checking the environment, establishing the needs of environment clearance (ISO standards and BOM applied).
- Proposed ways of repositioning and rounding different parts, using the Part Design module to create brackets, small assemblies, and all the documentation needed to show other departments the reasons for proposing alternative solutions.
- Technical documentation (2D plans, PowerPoint presentations) was also carried out when it occurred.
- Attend, assist, and support in all design reviews and virtual builds, representing the electrical department.
- Organizing electrical harness design/package reviews and proposing solutions to sort out challenges.
- I was also part of the Powertrain department, looking after and developing sheet metal parts, plastic, and small rubber components and assemblies for GPL OEM integration system.
- Deformations of pipes, engine movement analysis, sections, measurements, and comparison between parts.
- Checking for standard clearances and design rules for engines and their components - packaging skills reinforced during my role within this department.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Automotive Mechanical Engineering - in English
Transilvania University
Brasov, Romania07.2009
B.A. - Telecommunications Engineering
Technical High School of Telecommunications
Bucharest06.2005
Skills
- CAD design
- Prototyping
- Solution prototypes
- User Experience Testing
- Design validation
- Design thinking
- Unigraphics 10 (NX10)
- Catia V5
- Catia V6
- Part Design
- Surface Design
- Assembly Design
- Drafting
- GSD
- Kinematics
- Metal sheet
- Electrical Wiring
- Focus Group Coordination
- SolidWorks
- Solid Edge
- Simulation
- VisMockUp
- Digital Buck
- Teamcenter
- DMU Kinematics
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Outlook
- Cost Analysis
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Value Engineering
- Can Do attitude
- Hands-On desire
- Strategic Thinking
Languages
Romanian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Catalan
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
SENIOR STUDIO DESIGN & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – USER EXPERIENCE
Bentley Motors
03.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Mechanical Vehicle Integration & Packaging
Arrival Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
LEAD ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER
Jaguar Land Rover – Yazaki
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Integration Mechanical Engineer
Aston Martin Lagonda
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Integration Mechanical Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
01.2014 - 01.2016
CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Renault and Dacia
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Automotive Mechanical Engineering - in English
Transilvania University
B.A. - Telecommunications Engineering
Technical High School of Telecommunications
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