Experience

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  SIO AUTOMOTIVE

  • Türkiye
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • R&D and Innovation Manager

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2024

  • R&D Manager

    • Nov 2008 - Nov 2017

    WULF GAERTNER AUTOPARTS AG / SIO AUTOMOTIVE Aftermarket Manufacturer & Trader -Suspension & Steering Components Head of Project Management & R&D (Technical Marketing, Engineering ) Reporting to R&D Director*Managing TOTAL 22 EmployeesAdministration; Leading a group consist of 22 people and 4 business units varying Engineering,Development,Technical Marketing,R&D Center( released Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology)Project Management;Product & Process based project identification to utilize for technical marketing activities , project management , communication and presentation of customer based projects to customers.Engineering ( Product & Process ):New Part Development: Full Re-engineering process, initial sample production and Improved ( HD_Heavy Duty) Part Development. Process design of newly developing parts.Design and manufacturing of production equipment for various manufacturing process.R&D Center:Management of the R&D Center activities and providing them by annual reports to the government.Also managing R&D Center Projects and innovative R&D projects for TUBITAK-TEYDEB ( includes industry - university collobration),continuous improvement department and cost saving protects.Incentives in Industries ( IP Management ) Trademark&Patent Attorney;Trademark ,Patent-Utility Model, Industrial Design registration and legal procedures ,focus on intellectual properties.Government incentives especially for R&D and export departments.Quality Assurance:All necessary Quality Activities according to ISO 9001:2015 ( design included),IATF 16949:2016 ; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 1002:2014; ISO 18001:2007 ; ISO 45001 Supplier Development Activities.* Business Trip to Hamburg ,Germany ( MEYLE Headquarter )Federal Mogul -Moog - Tenneco EU Headquarter),Ennepetal-Germany Febi Headquarter Shaffer Group - Ruville Headquarter ,Hamburg-Germany,HEMA -TRW Turkey

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  Formpart Automotive

  • ÇORLU-TEKİRDAĞ

  • Chief Engineer

    • Oct 2003 - Jan 2008
    • ÇORLU-TEKİRDAĞ

    ENGINEERING Department, PROD. DEVELOPMENT Chief/Engineer, Reporting to Engineering Manager/ Plant Manager Managing 10 Engineer and TechniciansDesigning of suspension and steering parts and components. Initial sample process and spec identification. Part development, Several System Improvement projects (standardization of part groups, PDM integration to ERP (IFS)), Acting as Window person with Customers (mainly European) and Suppliers, Managing of Customer specific Projects, Supporting to Production Dep according to Lean Manufacturing Production System(Founding Member of Lean Manufacturing System’s Team in FORMPART )

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  AYTEMİZLER Machine Industry

  • Ankara, Turkey

  • Production Chief

    • Jul 2000 - Sep 2003
    • Ankara, Turkey

    Production Dep. Chief/Production, Reporting to Production Manager/ Plant Manager Managing 50 Employees and 2 TechniciansEvaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, and modifying, Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, equipment layout.Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.