Aydın Demircan
Mechanical Engineer
Bursa
Summary
Born in 1986, Aydın Demircan graduated as the top student of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Balıkesir University. With over 15 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, he has distinguished himself with his determination and solution-oriented approach in successfully managing projects. He possesses international experience, particularly in the United States and Italy. He specializes in project management, cost engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, after-sales services, strategic procurement, budget management, streamlining and digitalizing business processes, coaching leadership, OKR, and performance management. Aydın is a professional focused on process improvement and value creation, equipped with advanced analytical thinking and a strategic vision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plants Director
Repkon Calor Makine
Gebze, Eskişehir, Dallas TX
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Heat Treatment Facilities Manufacturing
- I held an executive role in developing company strategies and ensuring operational excellence at factories in Dilovası, Eskişehir, and Bursa, as well as at construction sites in the USA and Saudi Arabia
- I was responsible for coordinating a total of 23 office employees and 60 field employees, including Project, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and After-Sales managers
- I spent three months at the site in the USA, overseeing the installation and testing processes of the production line for General Dynamics, ensuring the successful completion of operations
- Implemented safety programs that significantly reduced workplace accidents, fostering a culture of safety awareness among employees.
Project Manager
Repkon Calor Makine
Gebze, Kocaeli
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Heat Treatment Facilities Manufacturing
- I was responsible for managing all activities related to the successful implementation of projects within the planned time and budget
- I successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- I digitized the engineering change processes by designing and implementing a system that allowed relevant departments to provide approvals through a portal, thereby ensuring that processes moved faster and more efficiently
Senior Procurement Specialist
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis
Bursa
09.2022 - 07.2023
- I managed the supplier research and nomination processes for all Chassis and Engine System parts of the vehicle models that were produced and still in the project phase at Tofaş
- I ensured the effectiveness of the agreements by creating purchasing agreements and negotiating price escalation formulas
- I contributed to the company's cost and quality targets by successfully managing the negotiation processes with suppliers
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers, improving collaboration throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Negotiated long-term agreements with major suppliers that resulted in significant cost reductions over time without compromising quality or service levels.
Purchasing Project Executive
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis
Bursa
09.2020 - 09.2022
- I managed the resourcing and localization projects for imported and local parts for all vehicle models produced at Tofaş, ensuring that cost and quality targets were achieved
- I developed projects in collaboration with procurement specialists and successfully implemented them
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for all team members.
- Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, policies, procedures.
- I reported the current status of cost and quality curves, as well as the progress of projects, directly to the Procurement Director through weekly presentations
Value Analysis/Value Engineering Project Executive
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis (R&D)
Bursa
01.2018 - 09.2020
- I led cost reduction projects for all vehicle models produced at Tofaş, with locations in Italy and Turkey
- I managed the processes of cost analysis, development of cost reduction proposals, and the implementation of these proposals
- I organized workshops with Tofaş internal teams and suppliers, worked on BC calculations, and ensured the follow-up of projects together with 8 Project Leaders in my team responsible for cost reduction
- I contributed to achieving the targeted cost advantages.
Project Chief
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis (R&D)
Turin, Bursa
05.2013 - 01.2018
- I led new and existing projects for interior trim parts in the 356 Egea/Tipo, 225 Fiorino/Qubo, 263 Doblo, and 636 Doblo USA projects across Italy and Turkey locations
- I was responsible for design, time planning, budget tracking, mold manufacturing, perceived quality improvement, commissioning, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and engineering change processes
- As part of team management, I successfully completed the projects while working with a team of 8 design specialists
Product Engineer
Rollmech Automotive
Bursa
02.2012 - 05.2013
- I worked as a co-designer in the design and commissioning processes of door hinges for the Ford Courier (B460), Ford Transit (V363), Ford Transit Custom (V363), and Mercedes GLE (C292) projects
Technical Sales Engineer
Yenasoft Yazılım
Bursa
02.2011 - 02.2012
- I managed the sales processes for SolidWorks, Auton, and Esprit software and provided after-sales technical support services
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Balıkesir University
01.2005 - 01.2009
High School -
Turhan Tayan Anadolu High School
01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
FMEA
ISO 9001/16949
Kaizen
Cost Engineering
Cost Optimization
Lean Manufacturing
Process Improvement
PLM
Warehouse
Budgeting
SAP/IFS
Digitalization
OKR - Performance Management
New Facility Setup
ECM - Engineering Change Manag
References
BARIŞ ÖZGÜR GÖVEM
FARPLAS/GROUP MAN. Phone: 537 813 0994
ALİ İHSAN AŞBAŞARAN
TOFAŞ/PURCHASING MAN. Phone: 541 540 5000
EDA AKKURT
REPKON/ HR DIRECTOR Phone: 530 527 8641
SELÇUK KILCI
CALOR/ PURCHASING MAN. Phone: 532 559 4163
ÖZGÜR AKPINAR
TOFAŞ/ HR MANAGER Phone: 549 596 7350
EMRE KÖKLÜ
DURU SİSTEM MAK./OWN. Phone: 533 291 17 72
Timeline
Plants Director
Repkon Calor Makine
12.2023 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Repkon Calor Makine
07.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis
09.2022 - 07.2023
Purchasing Project Executive
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis
09.2020 - 09.2022
Value Analysis/Value Engineering Project Executive
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis (R&D)
01.2018 - 09.2020
Project Chief
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası / Stellantis (R&D)
05.2013 - 01.2018
Product Engineer
Rollmech Automotive
02.2012 - 05.2013
Technical Sales Engineer
Yenasoft Yazılım
02.2011 - 02.2012
Mechanical Engineering -
Balıkesir University
01.2005 - 01.2009
High School -
Turhan Tayan Anadolu High School
01.2000 - 01.2004