Luca Amitrano

Project Engineer | Mechanical Design (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) | FEM/CFD Simulation Specialist | R&D & Product Development

Greater Naples Metropolitan Area

About

​I am a Project Engineer with a solid background in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. My approach combines the precision of numerical analysis (FEM/CFD) with pragmatic Project Management, allowing me to oversee product development from virtual validation to mass production. ​What I bring to the table: 🛠 Advanced Design & Simulation: Proficient in CAD suites (Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL). I use these tools not just to model, but to predict performance and reduce prototyping costs. 🚀 R&D Mindset: Passionate about innovation and energy optimization. During my academic research, I contributed to increasing the thermal efficiency of a prototype engine by 70% through advanced experimental and numerical analysis. 📊 Project Management: I apply Lean Six Sigma principles to optimize workflows and technical data management. Open to new challenges in high-tech environments (Automotive, Automation, Aerospace, or Advanced Manufacturing), where I can contribute to the development of complex systems and innovative products. ​✉️ Contact: [email protected]

Experience

  • MRB Engineer at Avio Aero
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Mechanical Engineer - Consultant at Accenture
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Project Engineer at Zeta-Erre
    Feb 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - ​Mechanical Design & GD&T: 3D/2D CAD design of transmission components using SOLIDWORKS. Applied GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards and performed functional tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure assembly fit and function. - ​International Project Management: Acting as the technical focal point for international stakeholders, managing technical specifications and ensuring alignment between global client requirements and internal production. - ​Prototyping & Validation: Execution of functional tests and Quality Control (QC) on prototypes. Managed Non-Conformities to improve manufacturing precision and ensure product reliability. - ​Process Optimization: Optimized the engineering database and internal workflows, significantly improving document traceability and minimizing data management errors.

  • R&D Engineering Intern - Thermoacoustics & CFD at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 · 9 mos

    - Research & Innovation: Conducted experimental and numerical analysis on innovative thermoacoustic engines for energy recovery. Successfully increased the prototype's thermal efficiency by ~70% through design optimization. - ​Advanced Simulation (CFD/FEM): Developed complex numerical models using ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB to predict thermodynamic behavior and optimize heat exchangers, significantly reducing the design iteration time. - ​Testing & Data Acquisition: Performed experimental campaigns and sensor calibration to validate numerical models against real-world data, ensuring high accuracy in performance prediction.