Kerem Arpacioglu

Experience

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  KARLAND OTOMOTIV URUNLERI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Marketing Intern

  • Collaborated in the Marketing Department automotive aftermarket spare part sales enhancement project.• Initiated the product cross-referencing database, integrating piecewise stock data with various manufacturer specifications.

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  TEKOTO Istanbul, Peugeot Dealership, Turkey

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Mechanic Intern

  • Worked in the car repair garage in collaboration with senior and junior mechanics.• Performed routine engine maintenance with supervision, and diagnosed problematic parts using the PSA-COM Diagnostic Software.

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  EY

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Audit Intern

  • Worked in the auditing team of 5 professionals for the second fiscal quarter audit of TOFAS (FIAT) Turkey.• Collaborated directly with the senior manager and senior associates towards creating the investors report.• Visited factory site to analyze production and export procedures, and evaluated the numerical results.• Analyzed market data and sales performance extensively to anticipate performance growth in production, sales and exports.

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  TOFAS - FIAT

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Aftersales Business Development Intern

  • Issued daily Connectivity application reports and weekly Customer Relationship Management (CRM) campaign reports.• Semi-automated the monthly KPI presentation and Connectivity application sales report in Excel, resulting in significant time saving.• Proposed methods for improving the technical specifications and sales enhancement of the Connectivity application.• Communicated with FIAT dealerships frequently to persuade them to participate, and tracked progress of newly appointed projects. Show less

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  Dana TM4

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Designed solutions and drafted technical drawings for mechanical change requests on electric motor configurations.• Engineered various apparatus for improving the mechanical assembly efficiency of electric motors and inverters.• Verified and ensured proper mechanical assembly of the new season Formula E car inverter.• Researched alternative solutions for improving heat extraction from both the electric motor stator and inverter.

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  Dana TM4

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Leading HV Traction Inverter programs by coordinating development teams, suppliers, and customer communications; to ensure alignment on milestones, and progress on deliverables and features.• Managing technical issues by leading development teams through identification, evaluation, resolution and implementation phases.• Presenting project and technical issue status updates to management and customers.• Coordinating cross functional design reviews, DFMEA and DVP activities; and follow-ups for PPAP approvals.• Estimating and managing project budgets (ED&T) and ensuring that financial objectives are met.• Supporting RFI / RFQ inquiries for new customer programs. Show less • Product Owner of the commercial vehicle and off-highway high voltage internal permanent magnet electric motors. Off-highway project became a winner of the 2024 Pace Awards.• Mechanical design and development of electric motors, from concept to prototype to serial production.• Supported customer inquiries via virtual and on-site technical presentations• Led investigations on validation test failures using Red X problem solving methodology and 8D approach.• Continuous design improvement of electric motors for cost, manufacturability, and assembly. • Trained and mentored mechanical consultants and new hires. Show less

  • Engineering Project Manager - HV Traction Inverters

    May 2023 - now

  • Mechanical Designer - Electric Motors

    Oct 2020 - May 2023