Tuna Aksüt
Research And Development Engineer
Istanbul
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated R&D engineer with an interest in both automotive and home appliances industry, willing to transition into product management while offering creativity and critical thinking skills to help generate innovative ideas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
R&D Engineer / Agile Developer
Mercedes Benz Türk A.Ş.
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Designing and developing Cockpit& Driver's Cabin components for the modern and future- oriented buses with the considerations of legal or internal requirements.
- Responsible for the overall development process of the interior components for the buses and lead the process from the concept to completed product as well as to product reliability on the field.
- Taking care of local & global quality issues by considering series production.
- Responding product related customer feedbacks received from all kinds of channels within the scope of customer relationship management
- Considering customer benefit, cost targets and technical progress to assure competitiveness of products in target markets.
- Searching and leading product and innovation management activities, new technology and market trends in commercial vehicles environment. Coordinating and working with product design teams in terms of development vision & mission of Daimler Bus.
- Participating in meetings within MBT and Daimler AG as a part of global development organization.
R&D Engineer/ Scrum Master/ Agile Developer
Ford Motor Company
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for design and development of IP&Cockpit components and systems according to timing guidelines.
- Managing the design cost, quality, weight, function of the product within program targets.
- Working closely with different chapters/functions, PO's and Scrum Masters in order to review/ prioritize daily tasks within the scope of agile methodology.
- Supporting the Product Owner in planning, preparing and conducting the Squad events.
- Ensuring team roadmaps, backlogs and user stories are following agile best practices.Participate in the iterative process with the design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function and quality.
- Conducting component,system and vehicle level testing in & outside facilities.
- Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
- Responsible from DVP, FMEA and other quality documents related the product and/or system.
- Collaborate with key suppliers to support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.
- Support manufacturing processes and system selections to achieve world class execution of automotive IP&Cockpit craftsmanship and fit-finish.
- Monitoring developments and innovations within Ford and/or automotive industry and application of related changes to IP&Cockpit commodities upon program/project approval.
- Leading regular meetings with cross functional Team Members & Suppliers.
Supply Chain Management Project Student
BSH Home Appliances Group
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Auditing & releasing suppliers to common supplier pool.
- Coordination of supplier development and enabling projects with supplier development teams.
- Coordination of Cost/Value Engineering projects with both Development and Purchasing departments in order to achieve cost optimized components and processes.
- Providing cost transparency to components within Product Development Projects and evaluate in collaboration with Development alternative scenarios for cost and value optimized component design. (e.g. raw material, production process, production location, function cost oriented design…)
- Analyzing supplier risk status and control measurements for risk mitigation.
- Ensuring contract coverage and availability in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Rotary 100. Yıl Anatolian High School
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Scrum Master
Project Management
Innovation Management
Structural Design
Conflict Management
Certification
Agile Project Management
Timeline
R&D Engineer / Agile Developer
Mercedes Benz Türk A.Ş.
08.2022 - 02.2024
R&D Engineer/ Scrum Master/ Agile Developer
Ford Motor Company
11.2021 - 08.2022
Supply Chain Management Project Student
BSH Home Appliances Group
03.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Boğaziçi University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Rotary 100. Yıl Anatolian High School
04.2001 -