Istanbul, Türkiye
Engineering & Production Manager with 6+ years of experience across smartphone and medical device manufacturing in both high-volume and regulated production environments. Currently leading the combined Engineering and Production Departments at Vivo Turkey, managing 100+ production operators and 20+ engineers across. SMT, PCBA, final assembly, testing, and repair operations. I previously gained strong experience in the medical device manufacturing sector, working as a Production Engineer at DIA Pro and later as a Research & Development Electronic Engineer, where I was involved in device production, PCB design, component sourcing, validation, and compliance-based manufacturing processes. I act as the local owner of manufacturing operations, reporting directly to China-based senior management, and serve as the key technical and operational bridge between global headquarters and local factory execution. My expertise includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, SPC, Cpk, KPI management (OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework), cost reduction projects, and process automation initiatives. I specialize in building high-performance teams, driving operational excellence, and sustaining stable, high-quality production systems.Strong background in electronic failure analysis, root cause leadership, production planning, line balancing, and cross-functional team management, with hands-on experience in both consumer electronics and medical device industries.
vivo brand smart phone company; Local owner of Engineering & Production Departments, responsible for daily manufacturing operations. Leading 100+ production staff and 20+ engineers across SMT, assembly, testing, quality, and repair. Managing production planning, line balancing, and output optimization. Driving continuous improvement projects across testing, assembly, and repair processes. Tracking KPIs for PCBA and smartphone final assembly (OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework). Leading cost reduction and operational excellence projects. Applying DMAIC, 8D, Ishikawa, SPC, Cpk, Pareto methodologies. Implementing 6S to increase efficiency and workplace discipline. Acting as Technical Lead for major product issues and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Reporting directly to China-based headquarters. Actively using MES, ERP, Oracle, MTMS.
vivo brand smart phone company; Performed electronic circuit analysis, schematic reading, and failure diagnostics for PCBA and smartphones. Led component-level root cause analysis and corrective actions. Directly managed SMT (PCBA) and Final Assembly repair teams. Conducted functional failure analysis and electronic troubleshooting. Drove material-based improvement projects to reduce defect rates.
Designed PCBs for electronic devices, including component selection, validation, and production readiness. Managed domestic and international component sourcing and supply processes. Created alternative component strategies to ensure sustainable production continuity. Performed datasheet analysis and nominal value-based component selection. Conducted hardware failure analysis using measurement instruments. Developed both software and hardware for manual and automatic devices. Actively followed and directed R&D project processes.
Managed medical device production processes, stock control, and production planning. Developed and standardized device manufacturing processes. Defined BOM structures, part specifications, and technical documentation. Created 3D models and technical drawings for spare parts. Integrated domestic and international customer feedback into device improvement processes. Followed maintenance, repair, and rework operations of medical devices. Provided remote technical support for device installation and malfunctions. Actively monitored both hardware and software developments of medical devices.