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Kerim Özdelen
Mechanical Engineer
Manisa
Summary
Exceptional Mechanical Engineer and talented leader with 18 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans, focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager
Triga Metal
Manisa
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices. Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
Quality Monitoring Plan Responsible
Renault Turkey
Bursa
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Recorded, assessed, and distributed statistical information for quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
Industrial Project Contract Engineer
Renault Turkey
Bursa
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed and monitored project activities from the RFQ preparation up to the performance achievement and verified team adherence to project budget, business standards and regulations.
- Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
- Consulted with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to resolve technical issues that arose during production. Integrated diverse advisory personnel into projects to expand applicable knowledge bases of ongoing efforts.
- Reviewed specifications and technical manuals for compliance with ongoing operational goals and conformity to applicable regulations.
- Edited technical documentation for clarity and conformity with overall goals, safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.
- Presented analysis of ongoing and completed projects in the Area of Expertise at industry events.
- Offered engineering reviews for product development. Advised on design, planning and implementation of projects.
Methods and Process Design Engineer
Renault Turkey
Bursa
06.2008 - 03.2016
- Reviewed machining processes on the concerned production line, identifying areas requiring improvement. Created process simulations using engineering tools, diagrams and software to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet requirements and regulatory standards. Drafted and effectively developed assemblies, models, and other technical drawings using CAD Softwares.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose. Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses. Evaluated proposed project economics and identified alternative solutions and designs producing improved results. Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
Application Engineer
Vestel
Manisa
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Took part in the industrialization processes of Notebook PCs, PC Monitors and LCD Back Light Units in different sizes.
- Communicated with development team on product development and application support plans, provided design support.
- Constructed BOM lists for materials' supply and their first approval on suppliers' sites.
- Made trials of the assembly and prepared the manuals before the Pilot Production on the line.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Izmir Institute of Technology
İzmir 09.2000 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Manisa High School
Manisa 09.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Operations management
Accomplishments
· 2020 BJA, SOP for the 5th Generation Clio, Renault Turkey
· 2020 ADAS #2, Adaptation of Radar Calibration Tools on ADAS Bench, Renault Turkey
· 2020 BdR, Modernization of Dynamic Test Benches, Renault Turkey
· 2020 Optimization of Layout in the Wheel and Tire Mounting Workshop (+%50 Capacity), Renault Turkey
· 2020 Lowering the Rework Rate for the Filling Facilities (Target: -%20, Kaizen Project), Renault Turkey
· 2019 HYB05, Commissioning of Additional Coolant Liquid Filling Cells for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Renault Turkey
· 2019 PESD, Implementation of Static and Dynamic Vehicle Evaluation Zone (Booth), Renault Turkey
· 2019 SEBR, Reconstruction of White Signature for Finished Vehicles Zone, Renault Turkey
· 2019 Zone Calme, Construction of the “Acoustic and Illuminated Tunnel for Quality Inspection”, Renault Turkey
· 2019 Realization of Bypass Conveyor for Wheels & Tyres (+%20 Capacity), Renault Turkey
· 2018 FREIN, Integration of New Generation Filling System for Brake Liquid, Renault Turkey
· 2018 ADAS #2, Implementation of Calibration Bench for “Advanced Driving Assistance Systems”, Renault Turkey
· 2018 Lowering the Rework Rate for the Filling Facilities (-%35, Kaizen Project), Renault Turkey
· 2018 Expansion of the End-Of-Line Workshop (+%50 Capacity), Renault Turkey
· 2018 Expansion of the Wheel and Tire Mounting Workshop (+%50 Capacity), Renault Turkey
· 2017 E06T, Commissioning of Adblue Filling and Storage Facilities, Renault Turkey
· 2017 HLA, Implementation of New Headlamp Aiming Machines, Renault Turkey
· 2017 WAM, Renewal of the Wheel Alignment Bench, Renault Turkey
· 2017 Lowering the Rework Rate for the Filling Facilities (-%30, Kaizen Project), Renault Turkey
· 2016 Storage HFO, Construction of the Storage Zone for AC Gas-HFO, Renault Turkey
· 2016 X98Ph2, SOP of Facelift Project for 4th Generation Clio, Renault Turkey
· 2016 LFF, SOP of the 4th Generation Megane-Sedan, Renault Turkey
· 2015 W2B, Machining Range Optimization and Production Line Exclusion for Differential Box, Renault Turkey
· 2014 Adaptation of Honing Operation to Differential Box, Renault Turkey
· 2014 Maximum Number of Best Practices in Renault Group (#14), Renault Turkey
· 2014 Cost-Down of Machining for Differential Box (-22%), Renault Turkey
· 2013 Cost-Down of Machining for Differential Box (-18%), Renault Turkey
· 2013 Capacity Increase by Machining Optimization for Differential Box (+50%) Project, Renault Turkey
· 2012 Cost-Down of Machining for Differential Box (-15%), Renault Turkey
· 2012 Capacity Increase by 3rd Machining Line for Differential Box (+50%), Renault Turkey
· 2011 JXQ Kaizen, Implementation of New Generation Idle Gears on the Line, Renault Turkey
· 2010 Reconception 1-2, Implementation of New Generation Idle Gears on the Line, Renault Turkey
· 2008 BLU, Turkey’s 1st 32” LCD TV Back Light Unit, Vestel Dijital
· 2008 Turkey’s 1st 22” PC Monitor Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2008 Turkey’s 1st 19” PC Monitor Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2008 Amoi, Turkey’s 1st 13.3” size Notebook PC Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2007 Flashy, Turkey’s 1st 15” size Notebook PC Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2007 Jazz, Turkey’s 1st 15.4” size Notebook PC Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2006 Kapahi, Turkey’s 1st 14.1” size Notebook PC Project, Vestel Dijital
· 2005 A.R.E.W. Water-to-Water Non-Metallic Heat Exchanger Design Project (ME 402 Graduation Project)
· 2004 EGGSPERT, Simultaneous Egg Transporter Design Project (ME352 Design and Application Project)
Software
Solidworks
Certification
Lean Management
Timeline
Lean Management
07-2022
Operations Manager
Triga Metal
01.2022 - 07.2023
ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor
06-2021
Quality Monitoring Plan Responsible
Renault Turkey
06.2020 - 12.2021
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
04-2019
Industrial Project Planning
05-2017
Effective Knowledge Sharing
11-2016
Industrial Project Contract Engineer
Renault Turkey
04.2016 - 12.2020
AMDEC (FMECA)
02-2013
ISO Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
09-2011
Mechanical Tolerance Stackup and Analysis
05-2009
Methods and Process Design Engineer
Renault Turkey
06.2008 - 03.2016
Application Engineer
Vestel
07.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Izmir Institute of Technology
09.2000 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Manisa High School
09.1996 - 06.2000