Karahan Alper Doğanlar

Brake Rigid Pipe Development

Fiat Scudo, Citroen Jumpy, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert

• Localization of components for production at Tofaş Plant, Turkey.
• Led the product development process, managing quality stages from design to mass production.
• Conducted FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Ensured compliance with customer requirements by developing control plans.
• Improved process efficiency through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) validation.

TOGG Active Hinge (Sedan – X Coupe)

• Determined the kinematics of the 4-link active hinge.
• Designed the hinge for production compatibility.
• Created the technical drawing for production transfer.
• Conducted patent study.
• Performed D-FMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

Mercedes Trunk Hinge (Mercedes GLE)

• Designed the hinge for production compatibility.
• Created the technical drawing for production transfer.
• Presented at University-Industry Cooperation, R&D, and Innovation Congress.
• Performed D-FMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

VW NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) Brackets

• Designed brackets for production compatibility.
• Created the technical drawing for production transfer.

C Pillar Upper / B Pillar Lower / B Pillar Lower Cover / Striker Cover

• Designed interior trim plastic components for the new model Ford Transit vehicles.
• Provided approval for the mold cutting of the designed parts.

FORD Hose Cutting Machine

• Mechanical design of the machine for cutting and measuring hoses in desired sizes and diameters, suitable for serial production.
• Created the technical drawing for production transfer.

Detail Climatic Test Chamber

Designed the mechanical structure for four different test chambers with capacities of 100L, 600L, 1000L, and 1500L, providing heating, cooling, and humidifying functions.

• Created the technical drawing for production transfer.