DAVIDE IANNETTA
EVERE,Belgium
Summary
Engineering Leader with over 15 years of technical expertise in CAD design and process optimization. Proven track record in strategic project delivery and transforming complex challenges into efficient solutions. Committed to fostering team collaboration and driving growth in engineering environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CAD & Drafting Team Leader
Accelera by Cummins
Westerlo
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Led and coordinated a team of 47 resources, primarily offshore, to deliver high-quality technical drawings and 3D models.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and project specifications throughout the design process.
- Collaborated with engineering, project management, and production teams to optimise design workflows.
- Managed drafting schedules, allocated resources, and monitored progress to meet deadlines.
- Implemented best practices in CAD software usage while providing training and mentorship to team members.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in design documentation.
- Oversaw procurement requirements based on contractor quotations, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Validated timesheets and invoices monthly for accurate billing and compliance with contracts.
Manager of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Team of 6 Engineers)
LAB Motion Systems
Heverlee
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Supported establishment of Application Engineering Team, expanding from three to nine members.
- Assumed role of Buyer for Production procurement, managing supplier follow-ups and order negotiations.
- Created new purchase orders and call-off orders as required to meet production needs.
- Promoted to Manager of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, enhancing project quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated administrative tasks across teams, ensuring project alignment with engineers, designers, and technicians.
- Oversaw life cycle management of parts and projects, ensuring effective design and purchasing supervision.
- Coached designers on proper CAD software usage to improve design accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed Customer Care and developed Standard Operating Procedures for operational consistency.
Mechanical Designer
Atlas Copco
Antwerp
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Working into the Core Compressor Team, I’m currently supporting Assembly process developing new jigs/tooling: also including Revision of standard drawings.
- In addition, I’m responsible for development of new oil nozzle to increase the gears cooling. Most interesting part of this task is the possibility to use latest 3D printing processes with materials like alumide and steel.
- SOFTWARES: CATIA V5 / Enovia / SAP
- Industrial Compressor
Engine Design
Toyota Motor Europe
Zaventem
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Engine Design in the Powertrain division of TME (Toyota Motor Europe)
- TASKS:
- 3D/2D DRAWINGS PREPARATION/MAINTENANCE
- Modify and update existing drawings or 3D models and create new parts in according to requests of my manager. (Creo and Windchill)
- FEA SIMULATION
- Create Stress simulations about small plastic parts and casting parts (aluminium, steel).
- PARTS FOLLOW-UP / LOCALIZATION
- An important task in my job is the Localization about European suppliers (Project management). According with requests from my manager, follow the job of our suppliers concerning the new prototype parts and follow the life cycle of assigned parts. When the part is ready, I will go to visit our supplier for see the part and check before sending it in TME. Most important in this job is monitor whether the supplier respects all Toyota standards.
- ADVANCE DEVELOPMET
- For the “Light Weight” development, make CAD study and Dummies preparation for a study of Plastic Engine Block, closely with Manufacturing company and raw material supplier.
- TRAININGS
- In charge to provide training to newcomers for Catia, Creo and Windchill. My trainings included based and advanced level.
- CAD STATIONS MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Additional task is maintenance and management CAD stations. Improve the performance concerning hardware and software.
- SOFTWARES: Creo Element Pro 5.0 / Creo Parametric 2.0 / Windchill 10 / Catia V5
Mechanical Designer
FERRARI SPA
Maranello, MO
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Consultant from People Design within the group Powertrain for road cars, identified as GT category, we deal with the design of engine components, mainly aluminium castings parts such timing chain covers, cylinder head covers and intake manifolds. Moreover, carbon components like lungs suction. Software that are used were Pro / Engineer WF4 for the design, while Windchill and AS400 are management software.
Mechanical Designer
HPE COXA
Modena
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Main activities within the R&D was design of prototypes according to the customer, all under the supervision of my manager. The design is performed using 3D CAD software Pro-E and customers we work are brand like Oto Melara, FERRARI, TETRA PAK and BRIGESTONE.
- Engineering company
Mechanical Designer
CML INTERNATIONAL s.p.a. (ERCOLINA)
Piedimonte San Germano, FR
03.2007 - 07.2011
- Main activities into the R&D Office were to design prototypes based on the needs of the market, or on customer requests, under the supervision of my manager, verifying the production costs of the prototype to make the product competitive on the market. Supervision of the verification phase about input material, during production and assembly. Other assigned was to make design of Standard Tools on new machines designed or Special Tools in according to request from our customers. As a secondary activity I was in charge to make Revision of drawings that are obsolete or have been modified during assembly. Also draw tables to be provided to commercial customers to give more detailed background information. Skills acquired in this experiment are the organization, working toward goals and problem solving.
- Engineering company with subsidiaries in Germany, France, USA, England. Manufacturer of machines for cold bending of pipes and metal profiles. In addition to standard models, the company develops and produces machines for the specific needs of the customer.
Mechanical Designer
CMV s.r.l. (GEOMECCANICA)
Venafro, IS
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Main activities into R&D Office are design the details of the standard machines for carpentry to develop prototypes in collaboration with the engineer in charge. Manage the list of Hydraulic parts and manage Data Base of the machines. As a sideline there is quality control of specific input-related "nonconformity" if necessary. Skills acquired in this experiment are work Team and Quality Control.
- Engineering company with subsidiaries in Brazil, Iran, Russia, Hungary, England, Turkey, the leader in equipment for special foundations, a manufacturer of excavators for the construction of foundations and drains large. In addition to the standard models are made specific needs of the client machines.
Education
Mechanical Engineer – Diploma - indirizzo Meccanica
I.T.I.S. “E. Majorana” Cassino
Cassino, Italy 01.2000 - 01.2006
Skills
- Team collaboration with diverse cultures
- Supplier relationship management
- Customer communication skills
- Project management from planning to quality control
- Organizational skills
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows and Linux
- Office suite proficiency: MS Office 365
- CAD software expertise: PRO-E, Creo, Catia V5, AutoCAD
- Management software: AS400, Windchill
- Driving licenses: A and B
Affiliations
- Judo
Disclaimer
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LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Reading skills: Professional
Upper intermediate
Writing skills: Professional
Upper intermediate
Verbal skills: professional
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate
Reading skills: Base
Elementary
Writing skills: Low
Beginner
Verbal skills: Base
Intermediate
Italian
Native
Reading skills: Mother Tongue
Native
Writing skills: Mother Tongue
Native
Verbal skills: Mother Tongue
Native
Timeline
CAD & Drafting Team Leader
Accelera by Cummins
01.2024 - 11.2025
Manager of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Team of 6 Engineers)
LAB Motion Systems
10.2018 - 12.2023
Mechanical Designer
Atlas Copco
05.2018 - 07.2018
Engine Design
Toyota Motor Europe
07.2013 - 04.2018
Mechanical Designer
FERRARI SPA
07.2012 - 07.2013
Mechanical Designer
HPE COXA
09.2011 - 06.2012
Mechanical Designer
CML INTERNATIONAL s.p.a. (ERCOLINA)
03.2007 - 07.2011
Mechanical Designer
CMV s.r.l. (GEOMECCANICA)
09.2006 - 02.2007
Mechanical Engineer – Diploma - indirizzo Meccanica
I.T.I.S. “E. Majorana” Cassino
01.2000 - 01.2006