DİDEM AKDENİZ ÖZTEMEL
Chemical Engineer
Kartepe,41
Summary
Chemical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing, and operational excellence. Strong expertise in new product startup, product industrialization, machine and equipment optimization, and advanced manufacturing integration. Proven background in specification optimization, scrap and defect reduction systems, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEA. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and project execution, delivering efficient, sustainable, and quality-compliant solutions aligned with industry and regulatory standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Process Development Engineer
BRISA BRIDGESTONE LASTİK SAN. Ve TİC.
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated the transfer of product designs, specifications, and engineering changes into serial production
- Identified, analyzed, and resolved technical issues during manufacturing to ensure stable and efficient production
- Provided structured manufacturing feedback to R&D to support continuous design and performance optimization
- Proposed and supported process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and eliminate recurring production issues
- Managed the implementation and commissioning of new production machinery and equipment
- Established and maintained systems and controls to achieve scrap rate targets, including data-driven and code-based analysis studies
- Led specification optimization projects to improve manufacturability and product robustness
- Drove defect, waste, and scrap reduction initiatives across production processes
Product Development Engineer
BRISA BRIDGESTONE LASTİK SAN. Ve TİC.
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Led the development and industrialization of new products in line with the annual New Product Development (NPD) plan, holding full technical ownership and end-to-end project management responsibility
- Contributed to market requirement analysis and product positioning activities to align technical solutions with customer and market needs
- Evaluated proposed product specifications and performed technical feasibility assessments
- Planned and coordinated required process and technology improvements across manufacturing operations
- Designed tire manufacturing processes for prototypes, executed trial loops, and validated product performance through laboratory and field testing
- Ensured smooth and efficient ramp-up to mass production for newly introduced products and processes
- Drove continuous product and process improvement throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on both market performance and manufacturing efficiency
- Participated in field performance investigations, analyzing tire behavior and durability under real-use conditions
- Generated improvement concepts based on customer feedback and translated them into actionable development projects
- Initiated and executed projects to improve mass production efficiency, including component consolidation opportunities
Quality-Control Engineer
KORUMA KLOR ALKALİ SAN. ve TİC. A.Ş.
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Designed and executed Incoming Quality Control (IQC) strategies for all raw materials and packaging materials, ensuring consistent compliance with quality standards
- Led supplier quality management, including nonconformity communication, root cause analysis, CAPA tracking, and participation in supplier audits and performance review meetings
- Performed advanced chromatographic analyses (HPLC, GC) to verify pesticide formulation purity and specification compliance
- Contributed to the development and optimization of pesticide and fertilizer formulations, supporting product performance and regulatory readiness
- Conducted competitive market and formulation benchmarking to maintain product competitiveness and support strategic decision-making
- Prepared and maintained regulatory and technical documentation in alignment with local and international regulatory requirements
Project Intern
HAYAT KİMYA SAN. A.Ş.
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Supported FMCG hygiene quality assurance processes, GMP compliance, and QA documentation.
Production Engineering Intern
OTOKAR OTOMOTİV ve SAVUNMA SAN. A.Ş.
08.2015 - 09.2015
Laboratory Intern
Yıldız Technical University
06.2014 - 07.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Münster University of Applied Sciences
Münster 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Selimpaşa Atatürk Anatolian High School
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Product Development
Interests
Playing Tennis, Trekking, Travelling
References
- Onur, ERTEN, Purchasing Manager, 0530 905 64 59, EVYAP
- Burak, BERKUN, Tire Building & Curing Technology Manager, 0539 519 66 77, BRISA BRIDGESTONE
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1993
- Driving License: B Class
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Process Development Engineer
BRISA BRIDGESTONE LASTİK SAN. Ve TİC.
10.2024 - 09.2025
Product Development Engineer
BRISA BRIDGESTONE LASTİK SAN. Ve TİC.
03.2022 - 10.2024
Quality-Control Engineer
KORUMA KLOR ALKALİ SAN. ve TİC. A.Ş.
02.2017 - 03.2022
Project Intern
HAYAT KİMYA SAN. A.Ş.
07.2016 - 09.2016
Production Engineering Intern
OTOKAR OTOMOTİV ve SAVUNMA SAN. A.Ş.
08.2015 - 09.2015
Laboratory Intern
Yıldız Technical University
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Münster University of Applied Sciences
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Selimpaşa Atatürk Anatolian High School
04.2001 -