Greater Pittsburgh Region
Metallurgical Engineering Leader with 25+ years of experience driving industrial transformation across automotive, defence, and ferroalloy sectors. I specialize in translating advanced metallurgical science into scalable, high-impact industrial solutions—particularly in sustainable metallurgy, circular economy, and low-carbon production technologies. Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams and complex R&D programs that deliver measurable business value while advancing environmental performance. My work focuses on converting industrial challenges into strategic opportunities: Transforming metallurgical waste into revenue-generating products Reducing CO₂ emissions through alternative reductants and process innovation Developing energy recovery systems to improve operational efficiency Scaling laboratory concepts into full industrial implementation I have successfully managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including multimillion-dollar CAPEX initiatives, from concept development to commercialization. My experience includes close collaboration with global industry leaders, research institutions, and government bodies to align innovation with regulatory and funding frameworks. I am a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) and hold a PhD in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. I am also a Senior Member of IEEE and a Hackathon Raptors Fellowship member, reflecting my engagement in both professional excellence and innovation-driven communities. My contributions span patents, international publications, and applied industrial innovation in green transformation. 🔹 Core Expertise: Sustainable Metallurgy & Decarbonization Circular Economy & Waste Valorization Ferroalloy Process Innovation Industrial R&D Leadership & Strategy New Product Development & Commercialization I am particularly interested in leadership roles and collaborations that combine technical depth with strategic impact, especially in sustainability-driven industrial transformation. Let’s connect if you are working on advanced materials, energy transition, or circular industrial systems.
Yıldırım Group, Yılmaden Holding
Took responsibility in all R &D and Project Management Activities, Defining of new product / project strategies and targets, Support project team at all areas to achieve planned targets on time, Complete the product initialization process on time and at desired cost & quality targets, Follow up and evaluation of project status on regular basis, Coordinating all relates process steps according to project requirements, Coordinating and evaluation all quotation preparation, Coordinate purchasing, material planning and other relevant department with in the organization for raw material, sub-part etc. supply at every stage of the project from prototype to mass production, Preparing project charter (feasibility) and project plan, Support all project to work Risk management (FMEA) and Risk based studies, Provide continuous improvement on the project lead times, cost and quality, Attend meetings with customers by demonstrating strong business acumen and construct confidence by customer-focused approach, Manage timeline - manage the timing such that the required milestones are met based on customer requirements as they were defined at the quoting and sourcing phases. Modify and manage timing as the project scope changes due to customer modifications, Manage open issues and task list – drive project through APQP meetings in which open issues and required tasks are coordinated through the cross functional team (Manufacturing- processes engineer, quality engineer, mould specialist) Manage all aspects of engineering change processes and sample/prototype manufacturing including quality assurance of delivery Leading R&D projects (innovative & upgrade), Responsibility of national and international funding projects for R&D project, Have been responsible for managing brands which are represented by R&D and project department,
Took responsibility in all Quality Management System Responsible for all Group quality activities Coordinate and manage the daily activities of the Manufacturing Quality department and work closely with the all departments within Kale Kalıp’s structure towards improved quality Responsible for receiving inspections of parts (attachment parts, semi finished product, casting materials) Develop and implementation of product audit Guiding the product designers (R&D department) for new designs with the help of analysis and test results, Perform training, audits (Process and System Audits of Kale Kalıp) on process and materials, reports and procedures regarding QUALITY planning and QUALITY control, Took part in supplier assessment and development processes, Supplier Development Management - responsible to implement all projects at suppliers (machining, coating, pressing, casting, impregnation suppliers), make regular audits and assist them to achieve the quality targets, Quality Control Management - decreasing internal quality costs, taking actions for internal scraps of the plant by improving in-station-process-control actions, Improve quality by the analysis of internal and field quality problems and develop action plans for improvements with those responsible departments, Customer quality representative; responsible for customer satisfaction, customer audits, taking actions for claims, Knowledge of 8 D, 5 why, Ishikawa / fishbone etc. Knowledge of lean manufacturing organization tools is a preference (5S, Error proofing, Kaizen), Have been responsible for managing brands which are represented by quality departments, (15 engineers, 75 technician), Took responsibility in strategic planning (research, analyze, proposal, determine), realizing the departments’ targets and made regular follow-up to ensure their proper applications. Develop and follow reporting trends to make corrective action or continuous improvement Responsible of Riffle Test Center
• Took responsibility in all Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013) and applications, • Responsible for all Group quality activities • Coordinate and manage the daily activities of the Manufacturing Quality department and work closely with the all departments within Yıldız’s structure towards improved quality • Responsible for receiving inspections of parts • Responsible for materials and test laboratory, • Work with product technical team on product design and process capability, • Guiding the product designers (R&D department) for new designs with the help of test results, • Improve quality by the analysis of internal and field quality problems and develop action plans for improvements with those responsible departments, • Customer quality representative; responsible for customer satisfaction, customer audits, taking actions for claims, • Improve customer satisfaction through timely response to customer requests or grievances and also by utilizing warranty data to determine root-cause and preventive actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences, • Knowledge of 8 D, 5 why, Ishikawa / fishbone etc. • Project planning of development, budget, equipment procurement and human resources for quality department, • Have been responsible for managing brands which are represented by quality departments, (3 engineer, 7 technician), • Took responsibility in strategic planning (research, analyze, proposal, determine), realizing the departments’ targets and made regular follow-up to ensure their proper applications.