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BusinessDevelopmentManager
Mesut Kaya

Mesut Kaya

Bursa,Türkiye

Summary

After spending many years in production, project management, and quality control within the automotive industry, I transitioned to research and development (R&D). In this role, I've spearheaded product development, testing, and validation efforts. My projects, both local and international, have concentrated on cutting-edge materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, including composite forming, various welding methods (such as laser welding and friction stir welding), additive manufacturing, and other innovative manufacturing processes. Additionally, I've been involved in projects leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance technology.

Currently, I'm focused on devising strategies to make R&D projects profitable and facilitate the transfer of their technologies to other sectors. Leveraging my extensive experience in project management, I've effectively led teams to achieve their objectives, managed budgets, and monitored expenditures.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Technology & Innovation Management Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
Bursa, Türkiye
03.2022 - Current
  • Innovation Management,
  • Idea Management,
  • Technology Roadmaps
  • Technology Transfers and R&D Center Management
  • Digital Transformation

R&D Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
Bursa, Türkiye
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Development of R&D Management
  • Technology Roadmaps & Commercialization
  • Trend Management

Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Transformation

Coşkunöz Holding
Bursa, Türkiye
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managing of IoT based projects
  • Adaptation of artificial intelligence algorithms into production lines
  • Managing aerospace R&D projects
  • Managing advanced manufacturing projects (Additive Manufacturing, Composite manufacturing)
  • Leading of Eureka & H2020 projects,

Test and Validation Section Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
Bursa, Türkiye
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Planning the R&D Tests and Validation Process
  • Managing FEM Simulations
  • Defining and Integrating Design Specifications into the Product Development Process
  • Incorporating Advanced Development Tools (QFD, DFMEA, DOE) into the Product Development Process.

R&D Supervisor

Coşkunöz Metal Form
Bursa, Türkiye
05.2009 - 12.2014
  • Design and development of sheet metal components for the automotive industry
  • Performing structural and forming FEM Simulations
  • Management of R&D Projects
  • Scientific publications and patents applications
  • Technological trend analyzing
  • Literature search and benchmarking
  • Some R&D projects were involved
  • Magnesium IP Beam ( Cross Car Beam )
  • Carbon Fibre Control Arm
  • Hot Stamping of Rear Axle Twist Beam
  • Friction Stir Welding of Magnesium Sheets
  • Springback Estimation of Ultra High Strength Steels

Quality Assurance Section Manager

Coşkunöz Metal Form
Bursa, Türkiye
06.2004 - 03.2008
  • Complaint Management System&Software Development
  • Leadership in Problem Solving
  • Managing of Process ,Product and System Audits
  • Adaptation of Built in Quality System into Production Facilities

Method Engineer and Project Leader

Coşkunöz Metal Form
Bursa, Türkiye
02.1998 - 05.2004
  • Analyzing Manufacturing Execution Methods to Enhance Efficiency and Optimization (Forming, Welding)
  • Facilitating FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Leading Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction
  • Initiatives Investigating Customer Technical Specifications
  • Conducting Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
  • Developing Project Schedules and Milestones, and Monitoring Progress and Status Liaising with Customers and Managing Cross-Functional Teams
  • Tracking All Project Costs to Ensure Completion within the Targeted Budget and Quality Standards
  • Providing Progress Reports, Schedule Updates, and Cost Tracking to Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Uludag University
01.1991 - 1 1995

Skills

    Innovation Management

Project Management

R&D Management

Problem-Solving

Timeline

Technology & Innovation Management Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
03.2022 - Current

R&D Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
01.2019 - 05.2022

Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Transformation

Coşkunöz Holding
08.2017 - 01.2019

Test and Validation Section Manager

Coşkunöz Holding
01.2015 - 07.2017

R&D Supervisor

Coşkunöz Metal Form
05.2009 - 12.2014

Quality Assurance Section Manager

Coşkunöz Metal Form
06.2004 - 03.2008

Method Engineer and Project Leader

Coşkunöz Metal Form
02.1998 - 05.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Uludag University
01.1991 - 1 1995
Mesut Kaya