Dragos Paunescu

Experience

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  Assystem

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2017

  Role: Project Manager responsible with product development, adaptation, supplier management with dual role as mechanical design team leader Key activities:- Working transversely with other departments (vehicle constraints with architecture dpt., interfaces with body in white dpt., design vs feasibility with the A Class surfacing dpt.) to advance the maturity of the assemblies and propose robust solutions - Managing product diversity, life-cycle and planning- New joiners training- Managing a team of up to 13 people and providing technical support in the engineering department- Project quality of delivery management- Technical validation of mechanical engineering candidates Show less

  • Team Lead and Project Manager

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2017

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2013
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  Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Applications Engineer

  Role and key activities: - Development of a new solution for turbine blade measurement in the company portfolio - Implementation and testing of new options and functions- Design of toolings and fixtures - Creating presentation material to support sales and marketing activities

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  Groupe Renault

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Manager

  Role: Developing projects while coordinating with people and functions from all across the world (Europe, Asia, South America, North Africa regions) to ensure that it performs well in terms of quality, cost and deadlines.Key activities:- Animating suppliers and implementing the detailed planning of the project- Risk and opportunity assessments based on feasibility, cost, resources and location of production sites- Frame the project and necessary activities (buy off and delivery of tools, adjustments, measurements, assembly, trials and validation with all involved departments) so that production sites can manufacture and assemble the necessary parts for Renault's vehicles Show less

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  Garrett - Advancing Motion

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  Role: Being the focal point for end to end bill of material cost management through a project’s lifespan from bidding phase to start of production. Attached to the marketing and product management department. Key activities:- Bid management: evaluating the cost of launching new projects for our clients in bidding phases in order to achieve sustainable margins at competitive pricing;- Proposing and driving cost optimization, investment reduction and synergies with ongoing projects;- Evaluating design, region and scope changes for Garrett’s product launches and bids;- Supporting sales managers, buyers and program managers in all cost relative items, studies and inquiries;- Challenging technical definitions, while understanding technical constraints, in order to achieve higher margins and profitability;- Proactively supporting the team in design cost impact evaluation and capitalization of lessons learned;- Developing of tools and methods for more efficient project management Show less

  • Program Manager

    Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Cost Project Manager

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
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  Chain IQ Group AG

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Role: As a senior consultant inside the organization I was responsible for project transition and transformation from award until go-live. Key activities:- Cross functional team management: IT integration, sourcing ops, business processes - Driving and aligning the detailed project planning - Budget and FTE monitoring during transition phase vs initial baseline assumptions

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  ALTEN

  Jul 2022 - now

  Role: Responsible for Alten offshoring business growth and development in Eastern Europe with a focus on Mechanical & System Engineering, Supply Chain, Support Services and IT.Key activities:- Identifying new business opportunities and proposing offshore solutions (skills, headcount, ramp-up and budget)- Collaboration with project and people ops. managers during the project qualification phase - Pursuing new growth vectors to expand the delivery center capabilities - Propose and drive internal process improvements- Technical validation of candidates Show less

  • Engineering Offshore Development Director

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Offshore Development Manager

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Business Development Manager

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023