BIRKAN DEMIRAYDIN
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
İzmir
Summary
At PHINIA, my role as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager leverages my extensive experience in process design and development, honed over years of leading engineering teams. My tenure at BorgWarner Inc. was marked by successful commissioning of new machines, driving process improvements, and spearheading capacity increases through innovative technology. My collaborative efforts with lean teams have consistently identified and mitigated bottlenecks-achieving technical enhancements that underline my proactive approach to industrial excellence. With a talent for communication, I excel in providing key leadership in trust building and high team motivation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Phinia (Delphi)
01.2023 - Current
- Lead engineering team to deliver metrics in line with operational and program goals.
- Accountable for new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, prototype production, process design and implementation.
- Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfills all Phinia requirements. (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Business Case)
- Continuously improve production processes by implementing lean initiatives.
- Define the capital expenditure requirements (CAPEX) for new projects, ensures timely execution.
- Managing and ensuring that equipment concepts and quotations.
- Managing external machine and equipment suppliers and defining accountabilities through technical specification, validation and sign-off activities.
- Provide solutions for new production line layouts and optimizations, supporting industrial strategy.
- To assist manufacturing with optimization of processes and work layouts to ensure adequate capacity is available, maximizing existing floor space and minimizing material movement using VSM or related toolsets.
- Actively support employee training and development.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead
BorgWarner (Delphi)
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Leading ME engineers and technicians to deliver all global project requirements.
- Drive commissioning of new machines, process improvements, capacity increases through new technology/equipment requirements.
- Design and develop tools, fixtures, machines, special equipments for manufacturing operations and new product/process. Optimize process and material flow, identify and mitigate bottlenecks through technical innovation with lean team.
- Identify and lead cost and technical improvements.
- Provide key inputs and leadership into process developments.
- Determine equipment layouts for manufacturing lines with IE team.
- Work with the product team to support technical drawing release of components.
- Deliver technical specifications for systems (Fixtures, machines, special equipments etc.) which are required to develop and deliver new manufacturing processes.
- Achieved high-quality project outputs by enforcing strict adherence to engineering best practices and design standards.
- Analyzed project data to identify areas of improvement for future endeavors, driving continuous process enhancement efforts.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, enabling seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
- Improved engineering team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing agile methodologies.
Manufacturing Engineer
Delphi Automotive Systems
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
Process & Methods Engineer
CMS JANT VE MAKINA
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Support manufacturing activities to reduce loss of production.
- Record, process, analysis and interpret complex process data to improve process knowledge, drive technical development and resolve problems in a robust manner.
- Lead WCM activities.
- Analyzed capacity utilization data to identify areas of opportunity, making recommendations for resource allocation adjustments as needed.
- Conducted time studies on various manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving process optimization efforts.
- Created detailed work instructions for operators, ensuring consistent execution of tasks and improved product quality.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and increase overall efficiency in production processes.
CAD & CAM Specialist
BATI SILAH
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Design fixtures and tools with SolidWorks for vertical machining centers and develop CAM programs.
- Lead purchasing activities and material planning for production line.
Education
MBA - Engineering management
Izmir Institute of Technology
IzmirB.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Ege University
Skills
Process Development
Certification
ISO 16949, 2015, Bureau Veritas/Turkey
Interests
Scuba Diving
Cooking
Basketball
Reading
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Phinia (Delphi)
01.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead
BorgWarner (Delphi)
01.2019 - 01.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
Delphi Automotive Systems
12.2016 - 01.2019
Process & Methods Engineer
CMS JANT VE MAKINA
06.2015 - 12.2016
CAD & CAM Specialist
BATI SILAH
01.2014 - 01.2015
MBA - Engineering management
Izmir Institute of Technology
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Ege University