❖ Supplier Quality Engineer
➢ Outsourcing of semi-products such as rubber compounds, cord fabrics, steel cords, and other components.
➢ Supplier audits for quality, sustainability, and supply assurance. Domestic and international audits: APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5-why, FMEA tools according to IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
➢ Supplier Development studies: Process improvement studies in suppliers’ sites.
❖ Process Engineer and R&D
➢ Process parameters of rubber mixing lines (banbury) such as OEE, OPAH, and HSE KPI’s.
➢ Processability of blends, quality of vulcanizates, and dispersion quality of blends.
➢ Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
➢ Quality Tools: 5S, Six-Sigma, Lean manufacturing, SMED, Gemba walk.
➢ Time and failure mode analysis of rubber hose production.
Success stories
Material Engineering: Conducted research and optimization for polymer nanocomposites and metallic materials used in Canik pistols, ensuring quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Aviation & Aerospace: Contributed to the production of body and parts for various aviation projects, including Boeing, Airbus, JSF, Sikorsky, and TAI Hürkuş. Led the production of enhanced surface treatments and Ti Grade V alloys, and performed quality inspection.
Surface Treatments: Managed a team that engineered surface treatments such as polishing, CLIN, carburizing, chrome coating, aluminum anodizing, ceramic coating oven-cure dyes, and phosphating.
Failure Analysis: Conducted root cause analysis and prediction to extend the service life of tools accordance with scientific methods. (Metallography by using OM and SEM)
Characterization and Benchmark: Utilized TEM, SEM, and advanced technical knowledge in material science and nanoscience to characterize various materials, including metallic materials, polymer composite materials, coatings, and surface treatments.
Project Management and Tender Preparation: Prepared tender files for international tenders, adhering to MIL-STD or TOP standards. Managed international projects as project executive by using MS Project.
R&D Center Management: Led and managed SYS's R&D Center, ensuring professional project management and compliance with Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology requirements.
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS)
Supplier Quality Engineer
Jul 2018 - Nov 2022
Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS)
R&D Engineer
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Sampa Automotive
R&D Engineer
Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
❖ Polymer composite materials
➢ Advanced polymer nanocomposites: Suspension systems, chassis vibration control systems, mountings, sealing applications.
➢ Injection molding of elastomers and engineering plastics.
❖ Benchmarking and Reverse Engineering
➢ Reverse engineering and benchmarking of rival products.
➢ Characterization methods: Thermal analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), metallography and rheological analysis, root cause analysis.
➢ Real-time final product tests by using MTS solutions
❖ Commissioning new products
➢ Cement pump piston, bushings for individual cars, airsprings, bulkhead springs, V-rod bushings, fatigue resistant rubber bushings
Gamechanging TECHNIQUE
I have made significant contributions to my previous organizations through my engineering expertise and intellectual background.
My approach to problem-solving has enabled me to achieve various accomplishments and add value to the companies I have worked for.
Goals
My primary goal is to enhance your critical processes, provide effective solutions for my team, and create significant value for your customers.
Perspective
My perspective is grounded in a customer-focused, innovative engineering approach that prioritizes high performance even under severe conditions. Additionally, I remain open-minded to the rapidly evolving landscape of the future.
