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Ciprian Popovici

Ciprian Popovici

Mechanical Design Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Automotive Consultant

  • Education

    • Gheorghe Asachi​ Technical University of Iași

      2000 - 2003
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Mechanical Engineering

    • Gheorghe Asachi​ Technical University of Iași

      2003 - 2005
      Master of Engineering - MEng Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Experience

    • Skat-Kart Ltd.

      Jun 2005 - Nov 2006
      Mechanical Design Engineer

      Load bearing steel structures design and load definition; on site assembly responsible

    • DRÄXLMAIER Group

      Nov 2006 - Sept 2007
      Design Engineer

      Interior trim components design; leather, wood, polymer injection moulding

    • Ford Motor Company

      Oct 2007 - May 2009
      Design Engineer

      Body Structures component design

    • Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team

      Jul 2009 - Mar 2014
      Senior Mechanical Engineer

      Engine cooling installation; CFRP components and tooling

    • Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

      Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
      Senior Design Engineer

      M1 prototype; body panels; body mechanisms; glass regulator; air ducts

    • RLE INTERNATIONAL UK

      Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
      Lead Engineer/ CAD Team Leader

      3.5t van prototype US market; Aluminum extrusions, casted nodes structure design; composite bodywork

    • Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

      Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
      Design Engineer

      Special vehicles Dept. (Q by AML); CFRP body panels

    • XING Mobility

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Body Structures Manager

      EV prototype; modified donnor carbon fibre monocoque chassis; lightweight body structure

    • VINFAST LLC

      Jun 2019 - Feb 2023
      BIW Doors & Closures Manager

      Body Structures, Doors & Closures development, Tooling Sign off, Prototype build and Vehicle launch

    • Self-employed

      Sept 2023 - now
      Automotive Consultant

      Vehicle Lightweight Structures, Vehicle Architecture, Prototype & Vehicle Launch, CFRP, BIW

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Professional AutoCAD 2014

      Autodesk
      Apr 2004

    • “Nx-Flow” Siemens NX CFD

      Siemens Digital Industries Software
      Jun 2011

    • Teamcenter Engineering

      Siemens PLM Software
      Oct 2007

    • "Thermoplastics, thermosetting and composites: properties, application and testing”

      Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Team
      Jul 2011

    • Catia V5 Fundamentals V5FV5R16

      Dassault Systèmes
      Feb 2007

    • Catia V5 Expert Mechanical Designer V5FV5R16

      Dassault Systèmes
      Feb 2007

    • “Nx-Nastran” FEA module static load cases (pre/post laminate; linear)

      Siemens Digital Industries Software
      Mar 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ciprian Popovici
      VFe34 Successful Launch Vinfast LLC Mar 2022 Vehicle launch into series manufacturing; Prototype build