Radu Chiritoiu is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in stress analysis, design, and project management. He holds a Ph.D in Industrial Engineering and has worked on projects in industries such as aerospace, marine, and energy. His career has included roles at companies such as Airbus, GKN Aerospace, and OSG where he performed stress analysis, developed designs, and supported certification activities. He has extensive experience analyzing metallic and composite aircraft structures and has worked on programs including the A380, A350, and A400M.

1. Curriculum Vitae
1) Name: RADU CHIRITOIU
Address: 80 Westons Hill Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, Avon, BS16 7DN, UK
Contact Details: Home 0117 3050730, Mobile 07872 834832, Email: radu.chiritoiu@gmail.com
2) Personal Profile
SC Cleared, British citizen, results driven, highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with Stress and Design
expertise, and a proven track record in the execution of complex multidisciplinary engineering projects for a variety
of clients across the globe. Skilled in the delivery of strategic solutions enhancing key project objectives to the
highest international standards for quality, health, safety, security and the environment. Possessing excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including Executive
Management, Clients, Vendors and Project Teams culminating in the successful completion of company strategic
objectives, combining business and transformation leadership abilities alongside significant technical competence.
Seeking a suitably challenging role in the Marine, Nuclear, Aerospace, and Energy and Power Industries.
3) Qualifications
Ph. D in Industrial Engineering, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1996 to 1999
Thesis:“Research on the optimisation of industrial robots structure elements”
M.Sc. degree (Hons – First Class) in Robotics, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1996 to 1997
Thesis: “Analysis of articulated structures of industrial robots”
BSc (Hons) 1st Class in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1990 to 1995
4) Key Achievements
 Strong technical competence in the mechanical design of industrial machines developed over 20 years of
experience in electro-mechanical design of advanced industrial robotics, flexible manufacturing systems and
structural test jigs, covering all stages of the product development. I worked on mechanism kinematics,
dynamics and simulation of robotic applications for industrial clients (Automatica Bucharest, Dacia Pitesti) and I
implemented topological optimization by Finite Element Analysis of robotic structures using ANSYS. I was part
of a team of 20 people, involved in validating the FE models against the actual structures and developing the
optimal design solution of the product. I also performed static linear and modal analysis of the structures and
developed parametric FE models, and structural dynamic response testing coupled to a Labview acquisition
board. I designed and calculated power actuation systems with electric, hydraulic or pneumatic actuation.
I used tools such as Solidworks, AutoCAD and Catia V5 to design the parts and import them into FEM analysis.
I complied with the safety procedures on sites as well as safety user regulations for testing equipments.
 I have acquired extensive experience in structural analysis of metallic and hybrid aircraft structures while
working on clearing concessions for Airbus products over a 8 year period. During this time I collaborated with
manufacturing specialists and project managers to ensure the required level of support of deliveries to the
assembly lines while producing the optimal level of repair. I provided technical support for the repairs of major
aircraft components such as wing box ribs, gear boxes, wing covers, flight control surfaces (slats, flaps and
ailerons) and I acted as liason between the concessions office and the manufacturing department. I requested
non-destructive tests to determine defects in the non-conforming components as well as conductivity tests for
material porosities. I approved and delivered stress reports for over a thousand concessions, on all commercial
and military aircraft structures produced at Airbus UK, in Filton. I am used to working under pressure (e.g. stress
report of 80 pages for non-conforming wing box ribs delivered in two days) and dealing successfully with
difficult situations. I use an effective approach based on engineering judgement and approved analysis methods
while meeting the deadlines required by the manufacturing programme. This resulted in significant savings for
the business in terms of providing the level of flexibility for achieving the repair schedule in time and to the
required quality. I rejected parts, approximately 150 metallic and 50 composites, when proved not compliant
with the acceptable stress criteria.
 I supported successfully the A380 certification team in the pre-certification phase providing static stress analysis
of various aircraft components to optimize the design and meet the certification requirements. I pre-checked

2. certification static stress reports and identified improvements required to analyses conducted by external
suppliers. I compiled the checksheets which were then approved by the authorized stress signatory. I worked
with all stress signatories on the A380 aircraft project and I was put forward, in under 2 months, for stress
signatory delegation based on the quality of work provided.
I conducted all my work in full compliance with the airworthiness requirements applicable for the safe
operation of the structures involved. I evaluated the impact of increased static and flight loading conditions on
Airbus A380, calculating load exceedances and reserve factors on wingbox ribs, using all the safety factors and
observing the safety margins prescribed by the relevant regulations. Some examples fo the work carried out:
o I compiled a non-standard stress methodology to validate FEA and build parametric FE models.
o I calculated by hand the strength of the track rollers double supported shaft attachments based on
maximum enforced displacements on cycle. This was compared with the FEA and shown to match within
2%. I then developed a spreadsheet to dimension bolts on similar applications.
o I developed a non-standard stress analysis methodology for the closing rib – flap roller when load
exceedance was too high and my solution was selected for the justification of the design modification.
 I provided training to Airbus intern students and young engineers, while working for the A400M team to share
best practice in order to speed up the concessions process. I developed excellent inter-personal skills with
manufacturing, design and stress engineers and built up a good reputation on site at Airbus Filton.
 As a Solidworks trainer I coached and delivered training for various industry customers in the electrotechnical,
hydraulic actuation and equipments as well as the automotive industry. I dealt with technical managers and
planned the training to suit the customers’ requirements. I trained 30 people in one year.
5) Career History
Senior Stress Engineer, Ferchau UK Ltd, Bristol Feb 2016 to April 2016
Perform stress activities on A350-900 Stress Repair Manual for Spar – Cover hybrid joints.
Senior StressEngineer (Stress Signatory), OSG Ltd - Airbus UK (Filton) Dec 2012 to Nov 2015
Led Stress Support activities for A400M - concessions at Filton site. Responsible for final sign-off as stress signatory
for static and fatigue. Developed stress justification reports for metallic (primary and support structure for
actuation systems), composite components (stringers, skins and spars) and hybrid joints. Detailed non-standard
stress analysis of structures to account for large deformations. Provided key support for project team members,
supporting quality and schedule requirements.
 Established mechanical requirements, coordinated development of functional requirements, wrote performance
specification and monitored design to insure all requirements were incorporated.
 Interfacing with multiple departments including Strength, Manufacturing, Dynamics, Tooling, and Procurement to
achieve the most effective, cost efficient, and timely engineered products.
 Performed static/modal stress analysis of large-scale metallic structures using ANSYS.
 Optimised design with material cost/budget subjected to risk assessment on structure under wind and seismic
hazards.
 Advanced structure safety through commercial software, evaluated and mitigated emergency and resolved
technical problems on site.
 Prepared and verified the specifications for various mechanical components and successfully created layouts and
isometric drawings with the data from process, instrumentation and mechanical departments.
Lead Stress Engineer, Hyde Group Engineering Limited (GKN Aerospace UK) Oct 2011 to Dec 2012
Key technical responsibility for Design and Stress support overseeing critical concessions at GKN Filton site in line
with quality requirements providing timely estimations to prevent non-conformance as key technical liaison with
GKN suppliers and Airbus.
 Reviewed and approved structural test plans and reports for improvements, thoroughness, and clarity.
 Led our engineers in the development of standard test methods and processes; and applied advanced test
technologies to develop test procedures. Emphasis was on proper test setup, minimizing risk, verification of
test methods, and procedural content to meet key requirements
 Expertise in multi-disciplinary meetings in order to support the managers with the timescales for deliveries.
Senior Stress Engineer, GKN Engineering Services Weston SuperMare, UK Jan 2011 to Oct 2011
 Responsible for the development of certification stress reports pre-checking and checklist preparation on
static and fatigue for A380 Cat2B/ A380e.

3.  Supported the CPD team working on the Airbus A380 project providing input to vendor items and reviewing
and endorsing static and FE reports. Carried out CPD for design modifications, composites as well as fixed and
removable components and modules.
Stress Engineer, Hyde Group Engineering Limited, Bristol, UK Jul 2007 to Jan 2011
Responsible for undertaking stress assessments on concessions for Airbus programs for the Single Aisle, Long
Range,A380 performing in excess of 500 assessments on wing box structure and landing gear support structure.
Also assessed Wing box ribs, Leading edge and Fixed trailing edge structures (Tracks, Spoilers, Gear Ribs), Air ducts,
welded pipes, liaising with PFD testing engineers repairing components.
Stress Stress Engineer, Magellan Aerospace Engineering (Filton), Bristol, UK Feb 2005 to Jun 2007
Similar as above, stress analyses on Fixed Trailing Edge, A380 (check stress) and design phase A380F (C scheme),
A380 (MSN007/MSN011) Aft Ribs and Flap track 2 aft bracket stresses, A380 Freighter Closing rib retrofitting non-
linear plastic analysis, A380 FEM model for False Rear Spar subassembly using Patran 2003 and A380 FE loads
extraction using Grid point force method by Patran 2003.
Solidworks Authorized Trainer,ProSolidsrl, Bucharest, Romania Nov 2003 to Dec 2004
Assistant Professor, “POLITEHNICA” University of Bucharest, Romania Oct 2002 to Nov 2003
FEA Engineer, SocieteNationale de Construction Aerospatiale, Belgium Aug 2001 to Aug 2002
Stress Engineer, GECI Engineering Services, Bucharest, Romania Nov 2000 to Jul 2001
Assistant Professor, “POLITEHNICA” University of Bucharest, Romania Oct 1996 to Nov 2000
6) Applied Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Software Skills: MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, MathCAD, Matlab, Pascal, LabView
Stress reports: Proficient in compiling and checking stress reports for metallic and composite components
Design concept and optimization: Expertise in design and optimization of complex mechanical systems
Team Working: Working within multi-disciplinary teams: design, stress and manufacturing
Interpersonal skills: Coaching students (20 people in three years), training academic and industry staff in CAD/CAE
programs (1 year), dealing with customers and acting as a focal point (3 years)
7) Additional Capabilities
Able to think out of the box and to be pro-active but also consistent with the project needs in order to achieve the
required deadlines.