Kerem Ertem

- Developed quality/cost improvement projects for critical commodities and achieved 250 k€ yearly cost savings by process improvements - Conducted on site supplier assessments, suggested ways to develop supplier capabilities, achieved 10% improvement in overall targets - Coordinated key NPI projects with suppliers and collaborated with product development engineers for on-time PPAP submission approval with quality targets - Managed localization projects for critical commodities in collaboration

- Evaluated RFQs for 300+ iron casting parts, prepared technical feasibilities, production cost analysis and design improvement proposals - Conducted NPI projects with an emphasis on equipment facility fit analysis, time planning, process & equipment design to support PPAP requirements and compliance with global standards - Successfully managed 30+ NPI projects; motor blocks, cylinder heads, bogie anchorage brackets, planet carriers, axle housings, gearbox housings

- Prepared Bill of Materials (BOM) for 1800+ body parts in MCV (Ford Courier) project, estimated part and investment costs, analyzed technical issues of key commodity parts, and successfully achieved program approval (PA) on time. - Supervised design & release engineers in body exterior teams and ensured that all technical specifications were provided - Collaborated with product development, quality, finance, manufacturing, procurement departments and monitored progress

- Developed and implemented new product plans for professional kitchen and food service appliances - Reviewed the sales teams’ feedbacks and suggested new products - Directed the leading edge automatic combi-gas (Inosmart) oven design for efficient gas consumption, and modular dish washing machine (conveyor type) design for efficient water and electric consumption - Coordinated global OEM projects; new food service lines (for Electrolux and Tesco), and achieved successful completion of sample production

- Collaborated with cross functional groups to update design in order to understand deliverables and achieve customer and engineering requirements - Achieved 300 k€ yearly cost savings by interior trim parts’ design improvements for vehicle programs (Renault Symbol 2 and Megane 3) - Developed dFMEA plans and conducted testing according to APQP and PSW - Supported pre-launch and launch builds by providing onsite engineering - Identified and solved multiple design issues regarding manufacturing quality

- Assisted and was a key part in prototype body manufacturing and assembly, with an emphasis on cost, timing, process design, requirements and standards. - Searched, analyzed and developed feasibility reports for new rapid prototyping technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA) and implemented in prototype shop.

- Analyzed and reconfigured 64000-square-meter plant layout, improved efficiency, reduced shop tact-time - Provided engineering excellence for new product (Auris) introduction - Managed major (50 million EUR budget) project; launch of new Global Body Line, with an early finish by 2 months in schedule - Engineered plant utility requirements, designed process and utility lay-outs - Specified and coordinated design & build of equipment (fixtures, conveyors, lifts & robots)