
Accomplished Production & ILS Manager with a proven track record at Turkish Aerospace Industries, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality. Expert in customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams to exceed project goals. Skilled in MS Project and workforce management, consistently achieving significant process improvements. . Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
· Leading Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning & Control, Material & Process Engineering, Assembly Operations and ILS groups.
· Providing supervision with ECS components (Alumunium Alloy, Stainless Steel, Super Alloy Heat Exchangers, Valves )manufacturability, analysis of material & process selection & compatibility and process qualification activities.
· Creating Process Qualification plans for critical parts production & special process (Vacuum Brazing, TIG Welding) applications,
· Leading qualification activities in terms of setting manufacturing methods & parameters, preparing product custom Process Specification.
· Leading evaluation of subcontractors‘ process capabilities and participating subcontractor selection board.
· Facilitating production planning & control by utilisation of ERP system effectively.
· Supervising preparation of manufacturing & assembly operation cards, assembly operations, delivery of AS9100 & Customer requirements compliant products, preparing repair & maintenance documents for end users.
· Submitting monthly reports to General Manager highlighting the production achievements and challenges
· Developing company processes and procedures for production and ILS management with the related teams
· Attending bi-weekly Executive Board meetings regularly
· Facilitating team meetings to promote a positive work environment by developing open communication channels within the team and addressing concerns promptly.
· Leading the qualification efforts of Sikorsky S70i Helicopter’s Blades in accordance with the requirements of qualification plan.
· Leading & coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Test and other relevant disciplines to achieve successful completion of related qualification project phases in terms of schedule,cost and quality.
· Developing detailed project schedule in accordance with the main program schedule and ensuring the schedule is maintained successfully.
· Anticipating the risks and define mitigation plans.
· Leading communication activities with all stakeholders including government, foreign collaboration company, supplier representatives.
· Creating manufacturing plans for detail parts (Composite & Metallic) of Airbus A350 XWB Aileron.
· Evaluating and approving engineering drawings in terms of manufacturability.
· Developing work instructions to support manufacturing operations in accordance with the released engineering drawings and technical process specifications
· Establishing MBoM, creating the raw material needs for procurement.
· Creating tool needs to facilitate manufacturing operations
· Preparing flat patterns (dxf) for composite parts lay-up.
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
· Supporting special process qualification activities by developing manufacturing processes and test coupons.
· Training and mentoring junior engineers, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
· Creating assembly manufacturing plans in terms of assembly sequence at FAL for following programs;
o Meltem III – ATR72-600 Aircraft Modification into Anti-Submarine Warfare Configuration
o Hürkuş – Turkish Basic Trainer Aircraft.
· Determining assembly sequence
· Evaluating and approving engineering models, drawings in terms of manufacturability.
· Developing work instructions to support assembly & installation operations at Aircraft Platform level in accordance with the released engineering drawings and technical process specifications
· Establishing MBoM, creating the detail parts needs for manufacturing.
· Creating tool needs to facilitate FAL operations.
· Coordinating Engineering and Production disciplines and resolving production problems.