Daniel Popa
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge of engineering equipment and software. Committed to providing accurate work with eye for detail. Consistently commended for meeting stringent project deadlines under budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Image Manufacturing Group
01.2022 - Current
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Performed field walk-downs of proposed installation sites, inspecting facilities for potential issues.
- Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant and cost-effective design criteria.
- Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
- Modified existing operations procedures to incorporate new requirements while complying with regulatory concerns and business process alterations.
- Interviewed clients to gather design information, translating technical data into actionable metrics for engineering projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Steelcell
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Developed, tested and assessed alternative design models and processing methods.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Jail cells and Detention centers designs.
- Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Image Manufacturing Group
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Developed, tested and assessed alternative design models and processing methods.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Signage and Kiosk designs.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Target Metal Systems
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Documented products and processes using SolidWorks, Revit and ProjectWise to document release notes and designs.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Developed, tested and assessed alternative design models and processing methods.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Classic Metal Works
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Created CAD drawings using Solidworks & AutoCAD to convey manufacturing and production configurations.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
Education
Associate in Engineering Technology - Machine Design
University of Georgia
Athens, GA10.2014
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- AutoCAD Proficient
- Solidworks Proficient
- Test Instrumentation
- Technical Direction
- Design Reviews
- Sheet Metal Electronic Enclosures
- Mechanism Design and Analysis Expertise
- System Architecture
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Mentoring
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Image Manufacturing Group
01.2022 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Steelcell
06.2021 - 01.2022
Mechanical Design Engineer
Image Manufacturing Group
10.2019 - 06.2021
Mechanical Design Engineer
Target Metal Systems
05.2017 - 10.2019
Mechanical Design Engineer
Classic Metal Works
04.2013 - 05.2017
Associate in Engineering Technology - Machine Design
University of Georgia
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