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Leonidas Sotiropoulos

Cholargos

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a passion for designing innovative solutions that optimize performance and efficiency. A communicative, encouraging team player equipped with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering principles and hands-on experience. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills honed through practical experience.
Skilled in CAD parametric modeling and animation, with a keen eye for detail. Quick learner with excellent communication skills, eager to leverage existing expertise and continue professional growth in a challenging engineering role, making meaningful contributions in a dynamic engineering environment.
Through internship and co-op positions, gained hands-on manufacturing and design experience, that includes SolidWorks, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, Rhino, tooling and fixture design.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

F-NOUS
Athens
11.2023 - Current
  • Defined Part Families in Siemens NX to increase productivity and efficiency in product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
  • Created Parametric CAD models and drawings for designs.
  • Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.

Mechanical Aerospace Engineer

Hellenic Aerospace Industry
Schimatari
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Assess proposals for projects to determine if they are technically and financially feasible
  • Determine if proposed projects will result in safe operations that meet defined goals
  • Testing of aircraft and aerospace products
  • Inspect mechanical, hydraulic and structural systems and diagnose malfunctions
  • Inspecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Technical Support Engineer

Innovera
Thessaloniki, 54
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
  • Developed technical designs for customers, consultants and contractors
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Gathered trend data from customer calls and interactions.
  • Worked directly with clients in rollout and post-rollout stages to train and support new applications and systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Western Macedonia
Kozani
05.2020

Skills

  • SolidWorks CAD/CAM/CAE
  • SolidWorks Composer
  • PTC Creo Parametric CAD/CAM/CAE
  • Siemens NX
  • Rhino
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Troubleshooting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Goal oriented drive
  • Teamwork
  • First Aid/CPR

Certification

11/2018, Certificate in CNC Turning & Milling - Level 1

Publications

  • Development of technical documentation based on parametric CAD models of industrial products.

Supervisor : Assistant Professor Dr. A. Tsouknidas 

  • Design of 3D Fused Deposition Modeling printer and agistment of its characteristics to facilitate bio-printing capabilities.

Supervisor : Assistant Professor Dr. A. Tsouknidas

Projects

  • Company's name: University of Western Macedonia

Started in: June 2018 

Date of project execution: December 2018 

Topic: Assembly of an open source FDM printer and development of nano enhanced printing nozzles for  bio-medical applications. 

Company's website: https://mech.uowm.gr/en/first-page/

Supervisor: Assistant Professor Dr. A. Tsouknidas


  • Company's name: American Motors Pilalis SA

Started in: July 2018 

Date of project execution: August 2018 

Topic: Preparation of a technical booklet for the assembly of fireproof doors.

Company's website: https://ampilalis.gr/

Supervisor: Assistant Professor Dr. A. Tsouknidas


  • Company's name: Stathis

Started in: November 2018 

Date of project execution: January 2019 

Topic: Parametric software solutions for the automated development of video manuals for industrial  products.

Company's website: https://www.stathis.com.gr/el/

Supervisor: Assistant Professor Dr. A. Tsouknidas

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

F-NOUS
11.2023 - Current

Mechanical Aerospace Engineer

Hellenic Aerospace Industry
11.2021 - 11.2023

Technical Support Engineer

Innovera
11.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Western Macedonia
Leonidas Sotiropoulos