Semih ERKUL

Experience

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  Hekimoğlu Döküm

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Management Internship

  As an intern, I observed the management strategy, facility planning and production systems of the company. Finally, a management structure report has been submitted to the university as a part of the compulsory module requirements.

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  Kingston University

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Formula Student Team Member (Chassis Design)

  I assisted the production of second generation Electric-powered Racing Car of Kingston University. My main duty was to help designing of car chassis to make it compatible with Formula Student Competition requirements.

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  Bertrandt

  Jan 2016 - May 2018

  I worked as a body Interior Integration engineer at new Ford Cargo project within the department of product development:●My main duty is to perform digital assessments of vehicle parts to minimise design issues. This process is called DPA 0/1 (Geometric Integration) and it is carried on with respect to Ford Global requirements. ●Informing responsible engineers about issues to have them corrected with part updates. ●Consistently monitored the issues to stay informed about current status.●Discussed alternative solutions with responsibles in case of no improvement. Show less

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Mar 2017 - May 2018

  • Design Integration Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
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  Adient

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2021

  Research & Development Engineer

  Carried out the roles of R&D Specialist, Testing Coordinator and Product Engineer for automotive seats💺

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  KIRPART

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  Project Engineer

  • Project leader for thermostat and aluminum die-casting products (palier, cover, bracket), managing technical documentation including PFMEA, project timelines, and validation plans.• Led prototyping and testing activities to support product development and validation.• Prepared RFQ (Request for Quotation) documents by gathering technical and production data from engineering, foundry, machining, and other departments for new project nominations.• Developed a detailed technical specification for a specialized machine to produce thermostats for cold climates, receiving positive feedback from suppliers. Show less

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  Renault Group

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Leading the resolution of complex customer and dealer quality issues related to electronic and mechanical accessories in a newly created role designed to address long-standing challenges.• Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing end-to-end problem-solving processes, while proactively communicating with departments to accelerate solutions and improve efficiency.• Conducting deep root cause analyses and driving corrective and preventive actions with key stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction and product quality.• Establishing and leading weekly engineering follow-up meetings, maintaining high traceability with Excel tracking tools, and reporting KPIs and real-time data to senior management. Show less • Technical leader for seat covers and armrests, managing end-to-end product development.• Coordinated product development processes, tracked milestones, and ensured product validation internally and with suppliers.• Prepared and updated technical specifications and validation plans for new products.• Initiated and led an innovative "self-heated seat covers" project, identifying suppliers and developing prototypes for demonstration.• Created and distributed essential documentation for the sales network, including fitting instructions, user manuals, and technical data sheets.• Conducted handover and training sessions for two newly hired engineers, providing guidance on role responsibilities and key processes. Show less

  • Engineering Leader

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Product Development Engineer

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023