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Mehmet İlker  Yılmaz

Mehmet İlker Yılmaz

Mechanical Engineer, Factory Manager, Production And R&D Leader
Izmir

Summary

Dynamic Factory and R&D Manager, specializing in innovative design solutions and precision multi-axis machining. Expert in mold design and production, I drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and product quality while fostering team collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional results in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant

Various Companies
01.2015 - Current
  • Providing technical consultancy for three companies.
  • New Part Design (Expandable Polystyrene Custom Box, Pool Lamb Design, General Plastic Part Design).
  • Mold Design (Expandable Polystyrene Custom Box Mold Design, Pool Lamb Plastic Part Injection
  • Mold Design, General Plastic Injection Mold Design).
  • Manufacturing (CNC Milling and CNC Turning).

Factory Manager

BKS Kalip Makina Yedek Parca Oto. Ins. San. Ve Tic
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Planning and managing production processes effectively and efficiently. Organizing and optimizing conditions (material, equipment, personnel) necessary to achieve production goals.
  • Carrying out continuous improvement activities to increase production capacity and efficiency.
  • Ensuring production processes and products comply with AS 9100 quality standards.
  • Establishing and implementing quality control procedures.
  • Developing and implementing quality improvement programs.
  • Managing the factory in accordance with occupational health and safety policies.
  • Implementing environmental management systems and minimizing environmental impacts.
  • Organizing occupational safety and environmental training and raising staff awareness.
  • Effectively managing and motivating production teams.
  • Conducting performance evaluations of team members and creating development plans.
  • Organizing and implementing training and development programs.
  • Ensuring defense and aviation projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Preparing, implementing, and monitoring project plans. Monitoring and controlling production costs.
  • Developing and implementing costsaving strategies.

Factory Manager

Ortopro Tibbi Aletler Sanayi Ticaret A.S. - Izmir
06.2016 - 07.2023
  • Managing all factorywide operational work within budget constraints set by the General Director and in accordance with the General Director's instructions.
  • Proposing production capacity increase and costsaving projects, determining actions within the scope of the Project, and implementing and monitoring actions.
  • Determining and implementing actions for design verification activities within the scope of new product projects.
  • Monitoring and implementing necessary actions to increase production capacity.
  • Monitoring and implementing necessary actions for process improvement activities to reduce wastage rates.
  • Managing production in line with monthly and annual targets.
  • Providing solutions to manufacturing problems.
  • Managing white and bluecollar staff.
  • Ensuring planning, production, and purchasing departments work in line with targets.
  • Designing jigs and apparatuses for production standardization.

Professional Educator

B.C.C Yazilim
01.2010 - 09.2019
  • Teaching CAD (modeling, assembly, and drafting) and CAM modules (3/4/5axis milling (indexed and simultaneous), turning machines with C and Y axes, 5axis turning centers, and twin spindles) in Siemens NX.
  • Moldwizard module of Siemens NX.

R&D Manager

CARPEX / NETPAK Hijyen Ve Kokulandirma Sistemleri
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Designing new products (automatic/manual paper towel machines, automatic/manual foam machines, and aroma diffusers) using Siemens NX and QFD&FMEA.
  • Member of the team determining and implementing necessary actions for process improvement activities to reduce wastage rates.
  • Member of the team solving manufacturing problems.
  • Solving product quality problems and customer complaints with the Quality Team using the 8D method.
  • Designing, performing, and documenting all life tests of products, performance tests (odorizing, foaming, etc.), and component tests for approving new/alternative ones.

Research and Development Manager

Teknopet Plastik Urunleri Ve Pet Ambalaj San. Tic.
05.2008 - 05.2013
  • Creating 3D data in line with technical drawings and samples.
  • Designing plastic injection molds (preform, cap, handles) and blow molds (bottle, jar).
  • Designing PET blowing machines including 4 robots with 8 axes. Programming CAM machines, including 3/4/5axis milling (indexed and simultaneous), turning machines with C and Y axes, 5axis turning centers, and twin spindle.
  • Preparing raw material lists for production and ordering them.
  • Being part of the Installation/assembly team Huge Plastic Injection Machine and Mold (Husky Hypet400).

Plastic Injection Mold Design Engineer

Ak-Set Elektromekanik
04.2007 - 05.2008

Mold Design & Development:

  • Create detailed 3D models of plastic injection molds using Siemens NX
  • Design multi-cavity molds, hot runner systems, and complex ejection mechanisms
  • Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis to optimize mold functionality
  • CAM operations and Machining of Mold Parts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Turkey
06.2000 - 06.2005

Skills

Timeline

Factory Manager

BKS Kalip Makina Yedek Parca Oto. Ins. San. Ve Tic
07.2023 - 07.2024

Factory Manager

Ortopro Tibbi Aletler Sanayi Ticaret A.S. - Izmir
06.2016 - 07.2023

Consultant

Various Companies
01.2015 - Current

R&D Manager

CARPEX / NETPAK Hijyen Ve Kokulandirma Sistemleri
05.2013 - 05.2016

Professional Educator

B.C.C Yazilim
01.2010 - 09.2019

Research and Development Manager

Teknopet Plastik Urunleri Ve Pet Ambalaj San. Tic.
05.2008 - 05.2013

Plastic Injection Mold Design Engineer

Ak-Set Elektromekanik
04.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Dokuz Eylül University
06.2000 - 06.2005
Mehmet İlker YılmazMechanical Engineer, Factory Manager, Production And R&D Leader