Erdal Bayseckin

Experience

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  Assan Aluminyum

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2002

  Research Engineer

  Researched investigation of micro structural evolution in as-cast condition and after homogenization heat-treatment of aluminum sheets produced by continuous casting.

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  Highline Community College

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

  Teaching Assistant and Lab Supervisor

  Taught Engineering, Physics, and Geology classes in laboratory science procedures.• Worked closely with faculty to assist in/teach student labs. Interpreted and clarified technical information for students during labs. Mentored 100+ college students and taught classes in laboratory science procedures. Supervised safe student use of shop equipment.• Managed lab activities by designing, ordering, maintaining and storing lab equipment.• Mentored and led 20+ students to win the Human Powered Paper Vehicle competition at Eastern Washington University. Show less

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  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Research Engineer

  Composite design, development, manufacturing, QA, thermoforming, 3D prototyping, NX4, 5S• Prepared and provided work instructions via QAD manufacturing software for the shop personnel and led them for manufacturing of composite, foam, and plastic parts and their tooling. • Coordinated with senior engineers on multiple projects such as construction of an acrylic RTM mold, manufacturing carbon fiber test panels, infusion molding, lay-up, radome for Boeing 787; redesigning ducts for Boeing 737 and 757; preparation of illustrated parts catalog for 737; preparation of drawings for manufacturing, developing new process, testing and validating retrofit/repair installations.• Led additive manufacturing activities and test plans by working with the customer in Europe and China by printing 100+ feet duct system via Zcorp’s additive manufacturing machine for ARJ21 planes.• Trained engineering team members in UniGrafics 3D modeling program. • Served as Safety Committee lead, 5S auditor, ISO 14000 and 9100, one 6 sigma project. Show less

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  Boeing

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2011

  Retrofit and Repair Engineer

  Structural composite repair design and structural repair process technology for airplanes• Developed, and managed repair procedures for structural thermoset composites for all commercial airplane programs by collaborating with the technical designers, SRM, stress, MP&P, EME engineers, and ARs.• Provided composite repair expertise and trained airline customers through Commercial Aviation Services (CAS).• Led 5S activities in SRM team to improve documentation of repair procedures and work environment. • Worked and led on a variety of (team building) projects within the Engineering People Involvement Council (EPIC). Show less

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  Boeing Research & Technology

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2022

  Metals Managed $2.7M/year, GAP and Preliminary Allowable (PA) project by leading diverse manufacturing and engineering team, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) / technical lead / Project Manager (PM) for the AlSi10Mg PA test program.• Developed SOW and test requirements; provided monthly financial updates to upper management; presented forecast/actual budget and project schedule to senior leadership.• Led multiple interdisciplinary engineering teams to develop, design, and integrate build files to generate preliminary allowables for a new material (AlSi10Mg) and its corresponding process specification (selective laser melting, SLM).• Coordinated with production engineering and multiple work groups on preliminary allowable test plan and requirements of studies.• Managed supplier related activities to shorten project duration by working with procurement and engineering teams to coordinate significant technical matters between multiple organizations.• Provided technical oversight of ASTM testing between internal and external test labs.• Defined, developed, planned, and managed processing and post-processing activities for printed artifacts.• Developed the schedule for print and post-processing activities and mitigated schedule conflict due to limited resources.• Granted Boeing Designated Expert (BDE) status for thermoplastic resins and related additive manufacturing processes.Polymers• Developed LSAM (large scale additive manufacturing) tool.• Developed, planned, and performed test matrix to evaluate soluble support solvents impact on polymer additive manufacturing for tooling applications. • Led cross-functional teams between Boeing and multiple materials suppliers in trouble-shooting SLS and its resins related major issues that impacted production, design, delivery, and budget.• Qualified a new supplier to Boeing material and process specifications as the specification custodian.• Represented Boeing as subject matter expert at CMH-17 committee. Show less Engineering and high-performance thermoplastics, composites, and materials for aircraft interiors.• Managed 20 material, process, and test specifications. Created and led test plan development for Supplier Management (SM) and diverse group of engineers.• Received Cash Award for >$15M cost savings: located/acquired less-expensive substitute flight deck panels.• Managed aircraft interior cleaning specification; performed material compatibility tests to protect interior parts.• Solved a major production stoppage issue for 737-part supplier in South Africa.• Led audit activity to qualify supplier in South Korea by working with SM and Korean engineers and managers.• Conducted failure analysis investigations of polymeric materials, parts, and processes to support airline warranty claims and formally published results at internal Boeing library.• Provided technical and international strategic leadership to BCA-SM to satisfy company-wide cost reduction initiatives and company offset obligations. Reviewed and investigated >100 Turkish thermoplastic manufacturers. Show less Research, identify, develop, and integrated advanced composite material systems for 787 Interior.• Coordinated materials selection and design approvals for interior part and assemblies. • Assisted design engineers to develop a variety of commodities, defined requirements for materials, parts and processes used in the manufacture of products. • Provided guidance on producibility issues, material and process selection, material compatibility, and substitutions to ensure compatibility of the design with the manufacturing process and end user environment.• Worked with the flammability department to sign off the commodity drawings, used Enovia, Catia and IVT to review designs to ensure correct materials and processes are used and that regulatory issues and contractual requirements are met. Show less

  • Additive Manufacturing Engineer

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Thermoplastics Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2018

  • 787 IRC Support Engineer

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Boeing

  Aug 2022 - now

  Led team of system engineers responsible for executing a portfolio of Materials Technology development and maturation projects.• Led 12-15 engineers developing/implementing novel materials for existing and future commercial aircraft.• Managed $21.5 M annual portfolio spanning all aspects of composite materials development and qualification, including thermosets and thermoplastics along with associated fabrication and assembly technologies and processes.• Supported agile development processes.• Developed project budgets, schedules, and business cases along with supply chain strategies to ensure technologies matured against product timelines and could be deployed for a range of production programs and rates.• Set operational goals, implemented policies and procedures, provided technical management of team and suppliers.• Coached, counseled, mentored, and provided developmental opportunities to enhance employee performance, expand capabilities, and receive promotions. Show less Production Engineering Manager (Numerical Control Programming [NCP] & Robotics) at Integrated AeroStructures (IAS)Led team of NC programmers to manage multi machining platforms to support IAS recovery plan and production.• Retention captain; led level set rating sessions and management peers through the yearly exercise.• Implemented new cross training plan to support IAS recovery plan that focused on generating standard work, seed models, programming guides, and advanced team members career / professional development.• Adaptive / Demand planning focal for Fabrication Engineering, led management peers through forecast exercise.• Led IAS NCP work placement plan to Boeing India Engineering (BIE) to support Boeing’s global workshare.• Sustainability focal / leader for Auburn Fabrication.• Implemented NCR tool to increase team’s Quality and Delivery performance.• Successfully implemented Technical Team Leader (TTL) structure to NCP group.• IAS/AMS Morale Team leader; organized several team bonding events with recognition from senior leadership.• Coached team members to earn meritorious inventions, cash awards, and promotions Show less

  • Materials Technology Development Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Production Engineering Manager

    Aug 2022 - May 2024