Mert Ayçiçek
Istanbul
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Total Value Management Engineer
Ford Otosan
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
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
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
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