CAGATAY CAKIR

• Lead quality activities to ensure production and product quality specifications are met in the Stacking Unit of battery production
• Trained and guided quality team members and operations staff on quality standards and procedures
• Developed control plans and participated in FMEA analysis
• Defined and improved work instructions and procedures
• Monitored and analyzed complex data using statistical process control
• Led analysis of internal and external quality problems
• Developed and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) using Minitab to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce defects.

• Core team member, Quality Manager of electrical chassis and bus projects
• Developed and implemented project-specific quality plans, outlining quality standards, procedures, and metrics
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop mitigation strategies
• Established and oversaw quality control processes, including inspections, testing, and audits
• Liaised with project stakeholders to communicate quality expectations and requirements
• Prepared and presented quality reports
• Collaborated with suppliers and contractors to ensure their processes and deliverables meet project quality standards
• Ensured project compliance with industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements
• Monitored and measured customer satisfaction related to project deliverables.

• Managed a team of professionals to oversee production quality activities across various manufacturing units
• Supervised the identification and resolution of warranty issues and aftersales problems
• Acted as the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) owner for First Time Capability (FTC) and First Time Quality (FTQ) metrics
• Oversaw Yard Hold management
• Conducted risk assessments
• Led Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) studies
• Spearheaded Six Sigma and major kaizen initiatives.

(Concurrent with primary role)

• Oversaw all defined control points within production lines
• Optimized control points by analyzing release processes, implementing human-centered methodologies, and introducing new technologies
• Developed a new KPI (Delibera PR1)
• Provided monthly reports to top management
• Led a team of workers
• Owned the FTC (First Time Compatibility) KPI.

(Concurrent with primary role)

• Managed Yard Hold blockages and resolved critical issues using 7-Step Kaizens
• Handled process warranty problems at Assembly and Suspension.

• Oversaw the management of quality activities in the die shop
• Responsible for managing the Cost of Quality KPI
• Served as an internal auditor on the ISO 9001 audit team
• Led the Quality Culture Project.

• Participated in the UMDE program, gaining industry exposure and practical experience
• Managed production quality activities.