Meet Artur Sendela, CCTY Europe’s Application Engineer who has been a part of the team for nearly two years.
In his role, Artur collaborates closely with customers to engineer motion control solutions tailored to their specific applications. His experience with Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, combined with a strong background in material science, gives him a distinct advantage in identifying the ideal design approach.
What types of projects or applications do you most enjoy working on?
I wouldn’t say I have one clear favourite, but if I had to choose, it would probably be projects related to steering systems. From the very beginning of my engineering career, I’ve been closely connected to this application, and that connection continues at CCTY through products like tie rods and Square Ball Joint.
What makes this area interesting is the unique challenge it presents: steering components aren’t just about meeting strict performance specifications—they also have to deliver the right “steering feel” for the end user. Simultaneously achieving the measurable performance and subjective experience is both complex and rewarding. Getting a part to feel “just right” within the system is one of the most satisfying aspects of working within this application.
How do you collaborate with customers to turn their design challenges into real-world solutions?
Tackling a design challenge is rarely a one-meeting fix, it’s a multi-step process built on clear communication and collaboration. I start by making sure the challenge is fully understood: its scope, constraints, and measurable performance desirables. From there, I work closely with the CCTY team to develop and analyse different design concepts, discuss potential optimizations to refine and finally validate the proposals.
Throughout these stages, regular updates and open dialogue with the customer are key. Quality input at each step ensures that the final solution aligns with the customer’s expectations. This type of iterative approach helps us turn complex challenges into successful, real-world solutions.
How do customer needs or expectations differ from customers at CCTY compared with customers at your previous positions?
At CCTY, we work across a wide range of markets, and customer requirements vary greatly depending on the component’s purpose. A key part of the engineering role is understanding that purpose—what drives the requirements—and designing a part that delivers the right performance without unnecessary complexity. Over-engineering can add cost, and cost efficiency is a consistent expectation across industries.
In my previous roles within the Tier 1 automotive sector, the principles were largely uniform, even though details varied between OEMs. At CCTY, exposure to diverse markets gives our engineering team a broader perspective, enabling us to develop efficient, tailored solutions for each unique challenge.
How has your engineering background and material science education helped you support custom solutions?
When it comes to customization, the first step is understanding the “why”—why a standard solution isn’t sufficient for the application. Often, the reasons are tied to specific requirements such as corrosion resistance, weight or space limitations, or enhanced durability. These factors need to be evaluated from both design and material perspective.
Having a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, complemented by material science knowledge, allows me to anticipate potential issues early and streamline the evaluation process. In cases where we’re redesigning a part due to a previous failure of the component, this combined expertise also helps me analyse the failure in greater depth, identify the cause and propose more robust solutions.
Outside of work, how do you like to spend your time or recharge after a busy week?
I’ve been a fantasy fan since childhood—starting with books and eventually branching out into other forms of media. Even today, my favourite way to unwind after a busy week is to immerse myself in another universe. It’s not only relaxing but also sparks creativity and fresh ideas that often carry over into the following week.
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