Mert Ayçiçek
Istanbul
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Total Value Management Engineer
Ford Otosan
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2024 - Current
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Managed approximately 10M$ cost improvement projects.
Program Management Manufacturing Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Kocaeli, Turkey
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Strategized production phases and determined vehicle quantities and specifications for new model projects, ensuring readiness for mass production
- Organized launch timing plans for new model vehicles and battery programs, aligning with Ford standards, and finalized them through discussions with Ford Motor Company and Ford Otosan colleagues
- Developed launch budgets for new vehicle and battery programs, tracked expenses throughout the launch period, and planned for additional workforce requirements as needed.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Ford Otosan
Kocaeli, Turkey
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Enhanced product quality by designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for all manufactured items.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Partnered with R&D department to incorporate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes seamlessly.
Lab Intern
MATIL Materials Testing & Innovation Laboratories
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced steel performance under various conditions through systematic evaluation of mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
- Utilized advanced analytical tools such as SEM, XRD to characterize steel materials accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy and Material Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey09.2021
Skills
- 5S methodology
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- AutoCAD
- Computer-Aided Design
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Minitab
- Assembly Line Optimization
- ISO Standards
- Bill of Material (BOM)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Cost Variance Analysis
- Cost Benchmarking
Interests
- Fencing (University Team, and Kocaeli Regional Team)
Languages
Timeline
Total Value Management Engineer
Ford Otosan
05.2024 - Current
Program Management Manufacturing Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2024 - 05.2024
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Ford Otosan
11.2021 - 01.2024
Lab Intern
MATIL Materials Testing & Innovation Laboratories
08.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy and Material Engineering
Istanbul Technical University