Catalin D. Petrescu

• Directed a team of 12 direct and 34+ indirect reports, driving 71% revenue growth through new business in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, and reducing costs by 60-80% through design optimization and supply chain improvements.
• Managed 40+ engineering projects, delivering complete packages with assembly instructions and kitting processes.
• Implemented vision systems and 3D scanning for reverse engineering, boosting stock price by 50% through expanded OEM services.
• Led ISO audits and QMS initiatives, improving compliance and operational efficiency while increasing profit margins by 18%.

Management consulting. Expert panel interviews on technology and automation trends related to food processing and packaging.

• Led business transformation for US and EU subsidiaries, managing 21 direct reports and optimizing processes across engineering, sales, and operations.
• Streamlined workflows and integrated SalesForce with SAP for improved data management and operational efficiency.
• Deployed cobot-assisted assembly methods and production monitoring tools, increasing production and shipments by 40%-50%.
• Introduced additive manufacturing to address supply chain shortages and developed in-house 3D printing for critical components.
• Implemented auto-generated product structures via 3D CAD, validated through ERP and PLM systems.

• Led design, quality, and manufacturing teams (14 direct, 42 indirect), driving a 98% revenue increase and meeting KPIs for 3 years.
• Optimized manufacturing processes with SolidWorks, CAD, CNC, and EDM.
• Streamlined quoting and production with ERP system integration.
• Enhanced quality control and supplier metrics through ERP dashboards.
• Led PLM-ERP integration for controlled engineering releases and change management.

• Led a $17MM Technical Sales & Services unit, achieving 72% YoY growth and 35-40% margins. Managed a team of 74 in executing custom engineering, 3D design, and automation for plant operations.
• Improved operational efficiency by 45% through process optimization and enhanced engineering documentation.
• Managed $40M+ projects, implementing ERP dashboards for cost control and overseeing 80 projects/year ($100K-$5M).
• Negotiated 45-50% cost reductions, introduced project risk management, and secured change orders exceeding 10% of project value.

• Led custom applications engineering, NPD, and project teams (34 direct, 97 indirect) for automated plant equipment and sanitary systems.
• Implemented PLM-ERP integration for engineering release and change management, aligning processes and standards across 7 global locations.
• Directed cross-functional teams on $250K-$40M projects, increasing net profits from 2.4% to 8.2% on custom systems sales.
• Drove 30% profit growth and secured $8MM in new business by developing master designs for equipment and systems.