DANIEL IONUT DRAGAN
Ålesund,Norway
Summary
Design Engineer in the Detailed Design Coordination department, with over six years of experience in shipbuilding design.
Focused on continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Detail Design Coordination Design Engineer
Vard Design & Engineering
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinate the interface between Functional Design and Detailed Engineering across the shipbuilding value chain;
- Leading the team developing the outfitting of the ship;
- System and equipment integration;
- Participate in technical meetings and reviews with the client;
- Review 3D models against project requirements;
- Support and distribute the workload of the detail design drawings;
- Track project progress and provide regular status updates.
Steel Outfitting 3D Coordinator
VARD Braila
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinate a team of design engineers, ensuring compliance with technical standards and class rules.
- Review documentation and 3D models prepared by other designers.
- Support the design team, ensuring all assigned tasks are completed within deadlines.
- Support the distribution of workload across the department to optimize efficiency.
- Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the design process.
- Collaborate closely with piping, electrical, hull, and HVAC design engineers to ensure proper integration and coordination.
- Provide technical support to the production department and work alongside production engineers.
- Prepare and present weekly progress reports to track project status.
Steel Outfitting Design Engineer
VARD Braila
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Design steel structures in compliance with building specifications, class rules, and shipyard practices.
- Create steel outfitting structures, including equipment foundations, ladders, hatches, platforms, lifting lugs, shelves, drip trays, workbenches, and raised floors.
- Draft detailed production drawings in accordance with shipyard standards.
- Prepare bills of materials, material specifications, and nesting files for steel outfitting items.
- Design various types of insulation and thin-walled structures for accommodation areas.
- Develop 3D models of equipment based on supplier technical documentation and integrate them into the model in line with P&ID.
PreCoordination Design Engineer
Vard Engineering AS Norway
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assigned to the PreCoordination phase for the development of a new prototype SOV. Worked closely with the detailed design team (piping, electrical, hull, and HVAC) and the functional design team (structural, machinery, accommodation, and naval architecture) to ensure effective coordination from the start of the project.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Naval Engineer
Dunarea De Jos
Galati01.2018
Economic Technician -
High School of Economics Ion Ghica
Braila01.2014
Skills
- Skilled in interpreting technical specifications
- Proficient in multitasking within engineering environments
- Adept at developing efficient and innovative solutions
- Strong communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration
- Quick to adapt to new software and tools
- Self-motivated with a strong focus on delivering results
Relevant Projects
- 6 Service Operation Vessels (89m length, 9 decks): Designed for the maintenance and operational support of large offshore wind farms.
- 4 Fishing Vessels (80m length, 11 decks): Engineered for fish capture, processing in onboard facilities, and storage in freezing rooms until docking.
Software Skills
- AVEVA Marine : Outfitting & Drafting Modules for 3D Modeling and Technical Drawings
- AutoCAD : 2D Drafting and Design
- SAP : Project and Resource Management
- Navisworks : 3D Model Review and Coordination
- Microsoft SharePoint : Document Management and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Languages
Romanian - Native language
English - Upper Intermediate
Timeline
Detail Design Coordination Design Engineer
Vard Design & Engineering
09.2024 - Current
PreCoordination Design Engineer
Vard Engineering AS Norway
04.2023 - 07.2023
Steel Outfitting 3D Coordinator
VARD Braila
01.2020 - 08.2024
Steel Outfitting Design Engineer
VARD Braila
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor's degree - Naval Engineer
Dunarea De Jos
Economic Technician -
High School of Economics Ion Ghica
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