Aydogan Cagiran
Mechanical Engineer
Izmir
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing environment. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Auditor for Factory and Laboratory Inspection
CERTIGAZ
Paris
12.2011 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships among the companies globally.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Consulting Engineer for Gas Appliances
CERTIGAZ
Paris
12.2004 - 11.2011
- Represent the interest of CERTIGAZ on the Turkish market.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked within applicable European gas appliances standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
R&D Engineer
Teba-Gunkol
Izmir
08.2000 - 11.2004
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Manager, Quality and Product Support
Crown Food Service Equipment Ltd.
Toronto
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Lead Product Engineer
Teba-Gunkol
Izmir
05.1996 - 05.1997
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
Certification Engineer
Canadian Gas Association
Toronto
07.1991 - 12.1992
- Remained highly knowledgeable in practices related to American/Canadian ANSI standard guidelines for residential commercial gas appliances.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Engineering Technician
E.C. Walkers Inc.
Toronto
06.1989 - 05.1991
- Improved product quality by customizing tools and eliminating variability.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Arrow Radio Cable Inc.
Toronto
11.1988 - 04.1989
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
The Locomotive&Engine Inc.
Eskisehir
01.1986 - 09.1987
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve welding manufacturing methods.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Ministry of National Defense
Eskisehir
12.1983 - 11.1985
- Performed cost analysis for shop components and labor hours.
- Inspected aircraft gas components for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft gas components maintenance.
- Maintained fleet aircraft and related gas components in optimal condition and readiness.
Project Supervisor
Ministry of National Defense
Bursa
11.1982 - 11.1983
- Partnered with project team members that are responsible of installation of coal-fired steam generators to identify and quickly address problems.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada 01.1993 - 08.1995
Master of Science - Technology Education
George Brown College
Toronto, Canada 11.1987 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkiye 09.1977 - 10.1982
Skills
High performance standards
Timeline
Auditor for Factory and Laboratory Inspection
CERTIGAZ
12.2011 - Current
Consulting Engineer for Gas Appliances
CERTIGAZ
12.2004 - 11.2011
R&D Engineer
Teba-Gunkol
08.2000 - 11.2004
Manager, Quality and Product Support
Crown Food Service Equipment Ltd.
09.1997 - 06.2000
Lead Product Engineer
Teba-Gunkol
05.1996 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
01.1993 - 08.1995
Certification Engineer
Canadian Gas Association
07.1991 - 12.1992
Engineering Technician
E.C. Walkers Inc.
06.1989 - 05.1991
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Arrow Radio Cable Inc.
11.1988 - 04.1989
Master of Science - Technology Education
George Brown College
11.1987 - 10.1988
Manufacturing Engineer
The Locomotive&Engine Inc.
01.1986 - 09.1987
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Ministry of National Defense
12.1983 - 11.1985
Project Supervisor
Ministry of National Defense
11.1982 - 11.1983
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gazi University
09.1977 - 10.1982