Cemal Olgun ÇAĞLAYAN
Izmir
Summary
Innovative R&D Engineer with 8 years of experience in Aerospace & Defense coating systems. Project manager collaborating with government agencies, main contractors, suppliers and academic institutions to develop state-of-the-art coating formulations. Team leader in pursuit of product designing with integrated process variables, customer expectations and performance specifications. R&D expert improving skills of team members and co-workers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Projects
Work History
R&D Executive - Aerospace & Defense Coatings
Kanat Paints & Coatings
07.2023 - Current
- Established robust quality assurance systems to maintain standards of “AS9100 - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations” across all R&D projects.
- Conducted breakthrough technologies concerning specialty coatings by collaborating with TAI, Roketsan and Aselsan.
- Researched for development of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC).
- Designed fire spread resistant coatings.
- Formulated coatings for organic materials such as composites, polycarbonate and acrylic glass.
- Developed conductive coatings for aerospace applications.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes, based on FMEA analysis to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
R&D Expert Engineer
Kanat Paints & Coatings
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Successfully completed "Coating System for Military Aircrafts and Support Systems" project in cooperation with Baykar Technologies.
- Conducted "Development of Infrared Reflective and Chemical Agent Resistant Coating Systems" project in cooperation with leading military ground vehicles contractors in Turkey.
- Augmented mechanical properties of coatings, adhesive strength, elasticity below -50 °C, erosion and wear resistance.
- Improved resistance of organic coatings against weathering, acids, organic fluids.
- Developed military and aerospace grade coatings with specific properties in radio, microwave, infrared and visible and regions of electromagnetic spectrum
- Enhanced customer relationships through regular consultations and presentations, ensuring product development met their evolving needs.
R&D Engineer
Kanat Paints & Coatings
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Successfully completed "Development of a Coating System for Aircraft Applications." project in cooperation with Turkish Technic.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Developed coatings for corrosion protection of aluminum and ferrous surfaces, chrome free primers, surface preparation chemicals.
- Adapted methods for analysis of electrochemical properties of coated surfaces.
- Researched chemistry of epoxy, acrylated epoxy, polyurethane, moisture cured polyurethane, pvdf polyurethane hybrid and polysulfide coatings.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Skills
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Internal Audit of AS 9100
- Research Presentation
- Customer Relations
- Project Partnership
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Structural Analysis of Coatings
- Performance Testing
- Paint Grinding Processes
Affiliations
- Performance Review Institute
- Presidency of Defence Industries - Qualified Product Lists, Paint and Coatings Desk
Certification
- [Area of expertise]AS9100 ıNTERNAL aUDİT License - 2023
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
R&D Executive - Aerospace & Defense Coatings
Kanat Paints & Coatings
07.2023 - Current
R&D Expert Engineer
Kanat Paints & Coatings
02.2020 - 07.2023
R&D Engineer
Kanat Paints & Coatings
03.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
İzmir Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Bornova Anadolu Lisesi
Courses & Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
İzmir Institute of Technology
Izmir, TurkeyHigh School Diploma -
Bornova Anadolu Lisesi
Izmir, TurkeyCourses & Training
REFERENCES
Abdullah GÖZÜM
Turkish Aerospace and Space Industries (TAI)
Material and Processes Senior Lead Engineer
Musafa YİĞİT
Tulgar Composites Co-Founder
(Former) Baykar Technologies Aeronautical Engineer
Mehmet GÜRAY
Turkish Airlines Technic Chief of İst 2 Paint Hangar
Jerry Marc TAYLOR
Aerospace Testing Services Founder
* Contact information will be made available on request
hobbies
Art Of Movies: New American Cinema, Film Noir, Spaghetti Western, Scandinavian, Irish, Iranian and Japanese Cinema
Books: Historical Novels, Science Fiction, High Fantasy, Realist Novels
Sports: Swimming, Sailing, Boxing