Ion - Madalin Toader

Experience

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  RSG SAFETY EQUIPMENTS SRL

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Graphic Designer and Printing Machines Operator

  Key Responsibilities:• Utilized CorelDRAW software to create custom designs for personalized products;• Operated printing machines.

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  Ductil Air Liquide Welding

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Internship Junior Welding Engineer

  Key Responsibilities:• Assisted in the authorization process of welders, ensuring they possess the required skills to obtain welding qualifications for specific welding processes.;• Assisted in drafting Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with international standards (EN, ISO, ASME) to ensure consistent and high-quality welding practices.

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  Tema Engineering

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  Mechanical Design Engineer (BIW)

  Assigned to work for Renault Technologie RoumanieKey Responsibilities:• Designed sheet metal components and assemblies in compliance with international standards, guidelines, andRenault specifications;• Integrated all design constraints arising from the technological processes used in sheet metal componentproduction, including punching, stamping, welding, painting, and assembly;• Designed sheet metal components by utilizing input data such as interfaces, section types, and volumes;• Verified and validated sheet metal components, ensuring accurate material selection, correct mass of the finalcomponent, no interference with other parts, and compliance with functional dimensions;• Created technical documentation, including 2D drawings and checklists, to support the manufacturing andassembly processes;• Designed welding points and welding beads in compliance with Renault standards, ensuring structuralintegrity and manufacturing efficiency;• Proposed and conducted studies to identify and implement optimal solutions for the production of sheetmetal components, considering technological, economic, and feasibility factors to ensure efficiency and costeffectiveness.;• Updated databases with 2D drawings and 3D components using PDM/PLM systems, including CATIA V5, GDG,and Siemens UGS TeamCenter, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product data management;• Utilized CATIA V5 software to work with surfaces and solids, creating detailed 3D models for parts andassemblies.Project:• Lada X- Ray: designed sheet metal parts and welded assemblies specific to the doors;• Renault Capture: designed sheet metal parts and welded assemblies specific to the rear underbody structure. Show less

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  Ductil – Air Liquid Welding

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  Welding Engineer

  Key Responsibilities:• Provided technical support and guidelines for welders on various welding processes, including SMAW, MIG,MAG, TIG, and SAW;• Ensured best practices for welding technologies to improve process efficiency and maintain high-quality welds across various applications;• Prepared documents for welder authorization and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with international standards (EN, ISO, ASME);• Provided ongoing technical assistance to clients;• Created technical documents for welder training, guidelines, and instructions on welding techniques and safety standards;• Conducted testing on welding materials and machines to evaluate performance, quality, and compliance with industry standards;• Provided training on the proper use of welding equipment, including SMAW, MIG, MAG, TIG, and SAW welding machines;• Managed spare parts for welding equipment, ensuring proper inventory levels and minimizing downtime for maintenance and repairs.;• Designed auxiliary devices for welding and cutting processes using CAD software (AutoCAD Mechanical 2010, SolidWorks 2013).Project:Designed a device for tracking and cutting the edges of thick sheet metals using an oxyacetylene flame, ensuring precise cuts at a specific angle. Show less

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  MOLB Group

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  Key Responsibilities:• Designed 3D interior and exterior components in accordance with A-Class design rules to ensure high-quality surface finishes;• Collaborated closely with the designer to ensure components and the overall car design aligned with the intended vision;• Understand and implement technical input in A class models;• Analyzed, identified, and proposed solutions for feasibility, ergonomics, and safety issues;• Conducted studies on components and assemblies using ICEM Surf to resolve feasibility and packaging issues;• Updated the database with 3D A class components using CATIA V6/ ENOVIA.Project: • Renault Symbol: Radio Face, Front & Rear Bumper;• Dacia Duster: Front Grill, Radio Grill, Front & Rear Fender, Headlights, Central Console, Carpet, Doors (transition areas specific to the metallic parts). Show less Key Responsibilities:• Designing of 3D interior components, in accordance with A Class design rule;• Close collaboration with the designer for making sure that the components and the design of the car respect the vision that the designer wants to achieve;• Working with clay scan data and technical sections to create the A class models;• Understand and implement technical input in A class models;• Analyzing, identifying, and proposing possible solutions for feasibility, ergonomics, safety issues;• Conducting studies for the components or components assembles using ICEM Surf.Project:Alpine AS1: Central Console, Carpet. Show less

  • ICEM Surf A-Class Engineer/ Digital Modeller

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  • ICEM Surf A-Class Engineer/ Digital Modeller

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Jaguar Land Rover

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2019

  Surfacing Engineer

  Key Responsibilities:• Designed 3D components in accordance with A-Class surface design rules to ensure high-quality surface finishes;• Close collaboration with designers to ensure all components aligned with the design intent and overall vehicle aesthetics;• Utilized clay scan data to develop precise A-Class models;• Integrated technical input data into A-Class models, ensuring feasibility and compliance with design requests;• Close collaboration with the other engineering departments to identify and solve all possible problems in terms of feasibility, ergonomics, safety etc;• Engaged in technical and design meetings to ensure all project requirements were met;• Conducted studies on components and assemblies using ICEM Surf and CATIA V5 ;• Updated 3D A-Class component data in UGS TeamCenter to ensure consistency and traceability.Project: • Land Rover: Steering Wheel, Dashboards, Exterior Roof Lamp, Load Space Area, Central Console;• Jaguar: Badge. Show less

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  Bertrandt Group

  Apr 2019 - May 2021

  Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for Central Console CAD development (Front & Rear Side Panel, Front Storage, Rear Top Panel);• Collaborated closely with the Design Studio to ensure feasibility and alignment with design intent;• Performed 3D studies on parts and assemblies to ensure feasibility and achieve packaging compliance;• Close collaboration with other departments to get tech support for CAE analysis;• Created design study reports and presentations to support project development ;• Applied GD&T best practices to optimize fixture capability and ensure manufacturability;• Engaged in technical discussions with suppliers and internal teams via teleconferences to address and resolve design and engineering challenges;• Provided best practice in injection molding processes, ensuring optimal manufacturability of plasticcomponents;• Shared best practices and technical guidance to team members when needed.• Developed plastic parts using CATIA V5.Projects: Volvo XC90 - Central Console. Show less Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for Front End Exterior Lamps development (Headlamp + Fog Lamp) and Rear End Exterior Lamps (Tail Lamp + CHMSL+ Fog Lamp);• Closely working with the Design Studio and Packaging Department;• Conducted 3D Studies for parts or assembly to verify if feasibility or packaging issues exist;• Close collaboration with other departments to get tech support for Optics, Electronics, Tooling, CAE, Test Lab, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.;• Designed and developed lamp components and assemblies from concept to pre-production, creating and refining parametric 3D models in CATIA V6;• Prepared design study reports and presentations to facilitate project development;• Performed design verification through comprehensive checklists, ensuring all key criteria were met;• Applied GD&T best practices to optimize fixture capability and ensure manufacturing feasibility;• Engaged in technical discussions with suppliers and internal teams via teleconferences to address and resolve design and engineering challenges;• Ensured compliance with regulatory lighting requirements throughout the development process;• Provided expertise in injection molding processes, ensuring optimal manufacturability of lamp components;• Managed and updated Exterior Lighting system, subsystem, and component data within Enovia PLM and CATIA V6;• Shared best practices and provided technical guidance to team members when needed.Project:• Dacia Duster: Headlamp, Front Fog Lamp, Tail Lamp, Rear Fog Lamp;• Renault Trafic: Headlamp, Front Fog Lamp, Tail Lamp, Rear Fog Lamp, CHMSL. Show less

  • Interior Trim Design Engineer

    Sept 2020 - May 2021

  • Exterior Lighting Design Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
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  Expleo Group

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Assigned to work for Renault Technologie RoumanieKey Responsibilities:• Leading Door Panels CAD development (Front & Rear Side Panel, Front & Rear Pocket Area, Front & Rear Side Panel - Storage Area, Front & Rear Side Panel Armrest, etc.);• Providing expertise in integrating ambient lighting into Door Panels for enhanced functionality and aesthetics;• Responsible for integration of carry-over components such as grab handles, ensuring compatibility with existing assemblies and design criteria;• Working closely with Design Studio teams to align engineering solutions with design intent;• Conducted 3D studies on of parts and assemblies to identify and solve feasibility and packaging issues;• Close collaboration with other departments to get tech support for CAE analysis;• Preparing weekly design study reports and project progress presentations;• Providing guidelines for fixture capability to ensure compliance with optimal GD&T practices;• Engaged in teleconferences with internal departments and suppliers to address and solve design andengineering issues;• Providing technical guidelines for injection-molded part development, focusing on material selection, wall thickness optimization, draft angles, and flow analysis;• Knowledge-sharing with team members in applying industry best practices;• Proved effective time management skills by being able to analyse the workload, assign the priorities and maintain all the focus in order to respect milestone timing;• Ensured workload distribution among team members to optimize productivity;• In charge of RTC rules implementation;• Providing best practices knowledge for R&D and Ki studies;• Difficult plastic parts development using Catia V6 (Front Side Panel, Front Pocket Area);• Managing 3D Door Panel components using Enovia PLM for efficient product lifecycle management.Projects: Lada Niva - Door Panels. Show less Assigned to work for Renault Technologie Roumanie: Key Responsibilities:• Providing technical support and SFS/SFP type section for the Design Department;• In charge of identifying possible feasibility issues on the design proposals;• Providing best practices for the Design Department in terms of draft axis, draft angles, grain limits, andsplitting line limit for the molding tool;• Managing SFS/SFP type sections using PRISMA tool;• Conducting benchmarking studies using A2MAC1 tool;• Creating gap and flush section using CatiaV6/Enovia;Projects: Dacia Bigster - Interior Trim. Show less

  • Interior Trim Lead

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Studio Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

    May 2021 - Jun 2021
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  Tata Technologies

  Nov 2021 - now

  Lead Engineer

  Assigned to work for Jaguar Land Rover, under CORE Team - Upper Canopy / Quality DepartmentKey Responsibilities:• Design reviewing to identify high-risk failures in parts, assemblies, and processes, implementing effective corrective actions to mitigate potential issues;• Delivering best practices to prevent and solve failures on vehicles during the post-release phase, PR – AIMS methodology being applied;• Working on developing new design rules for JLR to prevent future failures (DRJLR);• Leading root cause analysis for failures, ensuring precise identification and resolution;• Providing technical support to plant when needed;• Conducting 3D studies using CATIA V6 R21 and Vis Mockup (Digital Buck);• Responsible for releasing 3D parts and managing changes via 3DEXPERIENCE;• Initiating requests for durability and reliability testing when needed;• Initiating fast prototyping requests to accelerate product development and testing;• Initiating Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) studies to ensure product compliance with specifications and the effective application of GD&T standards;• Responsible for releasing containment actions (ICA) and permanent corrective actions (PCA);• Close working with Finance, Purchasing, and all Manufacturing departments;• Requesting quotations to suppliers for vendor tooling, design and development (D&D), and unit piece costs;• Conducted cost verification for unit piece prices using the New Generation Redbook and SAP systems;• Utilized A2MAC1 for competitive benchmarking to optimize product development;• Created guided flow documents to systematically identify and resolve issues;• Preparing monthly warranty claim reports to identify root causes, implement corrective actions that mitigate warranty costs, and improve product quality and customer satisfaction;• Currently providing best practice, support, and project management for failure corrective action on 9 JLR programs. Show less