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Senior Automotive Design Engineer | CAD Expert | R&D and Transportation Systems Specialist

Bursa, Turkey
Only remote
BA Automotive
Bursa, Turkey
Only remote
BA Automotive

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About me

Birkan AKGÜL has successfully worked in both national and international companies in R&D and P&D studies as well as sheet metal surface, composite part and mechanical system designs for transportation systems.

Automotive DesignAutomotive EngineeringAutomotive ElectronicsTransportation DesignAutomotive Technologies
Fastinap is a Turkey-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in delivering innovative solutions across multiple industries, including rail systems, automotive, defense & aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, we support our clients in transforming their concepts into high-performing products. Our Expertise: Rail Systems: Comprehensive services from design to production, including lightweight components and fully integrated vehicle solutions. Automotive: Specialized in micro and electric vehicles, offering end-to-end services from industrial design to final assembly. Industrial Manufacturing: Providing factory setup, production line optimization, and component manufacturing for complex geometries. Why Fastinap? Our interdisciplinary team combines engineering excellence with a customer-centric approach to deliver: Innovative Designs: Leveraging advanced technologies like CAE and CFD. Proven Expertise: A portfolio of successful projects in national and international markets. Sustainability: A commitment to eco-friendly practices and materials. Our Vision: To be a global leader in engineering innovation, offering tailored solutions that drive industries forward while fostering sustainable growth. If you'd like to collaborate or learn more about us, please visit our website at fastinap.com

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2016

Languages

EnglishFluentTurkishNative speaker

Project history

Project Lead

Full Train Design (National Hi-Speed Electric Train)
Tuvasas vehicle interior and exterior design, structure design, climate system, driver ergonomics control, wiring, interior doors, equipment selection, supplier selection, and ventilation analysis.

Company Owner

Fastinap Muhendislik Hizmetleri San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
FASTINAP's main field of activity is R&D and P&D studies, which mainly include industrial or structural designs for transportation systems, prototype works of products and commissioning processes. In addition, customers are provided with installation, integration and technical support services of the technologies they need.

Design Engineer

Full Electric Vehicle Design (EULER) INDIA
Vehicle interior and exterior design, Body in White design, climate system of driver cabin, driver ergonomics control, and wiring.

Design Engineer

Design of Carbody Welding Fixtures with Documents (High Speed Train) FRANCE
Alstom welding fixture design of carbody, manufacturing and commissioning.

Design Engineer

Interior & Exterior Trim Projects with Structures (National Electric Train) TURKEY
Tuvasas vehicle interior and exterior design of driver cabin, structure design of driver cabin, climate system of driver cabin, driver ergonomics control, and interior design of passenger cabin.

Design Engineer

Interior Trim Projects with Structures (Olsztyn Tramway Vehicle) POLAND
Durmazlar Olsztyn Tramway vehicle interior design of driver cabin, structure design of driver cabin, climate system of driver cabin, and driver ergonomics control.

Design Leader

Durmazlar Makine A.S.
Deciding concept design, finishing all interior trim and structure of cabin designs, communicating with suppliers for engineering direction, checking all project parameters (design, quality, cost, weight, function), reporting to RD Director, Product Development, commissioning and managing the PLM process with integration of other departments including Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality and Method.

Design Engineer

Interior Trim Projects with Structures (Eminonu-Alibeykoy Tramway Vehicle) TURKEY
Durmazlar Istanbul Tramway vehicle interior design of driver cabin, structure design of driver cabin, climate system of driver cabin, and driver ergonomics control.

Design Engineer

Interior Trim Projects with Structures (Hibrid Locomotive) TURKEY
Tulomsas vehicle interior design of driver cabin, structure design of driver cabin, climate system of driver cabin, and driver ergonomics control.

Design Engineer

Interior Trim Projects with Structures (Kocaeli & Samsun Tramway Vehicle) TURKEY
Durmazlar Kocaeli Tramway vehicle interior design of driver cabin and passenger cabin, structure design of driver cabin and passenger cabin, climate system of driver cabin, and driver ergonomics control.

Design Engineer

Interior Trim Projects with Structures (GreenCity Metro Vehicle) TURKEY
Durmazlar GreenCity vehicle interior design of driver cabin (32 Parts), structure design of driver cabin, climate system of driver cabin, and driver ergonomics control.

PLM Project Engineer

Commissioning the System of ENOVIA PLM TURKEY
Commissioning the project of ENOVIA PLM (Product Life Cycle) at the R&D department, integration of other departments (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality), providing necessary training to use PLM, determining process progress of the product, ensuring overall coordination of the project, and checking project data.

Design Engineer

Robotic Cell Design for Bodyside, Underbody and FrontEnd RUSSIA, GERMANY, TURKEY
Creating robotic line, process design and layout, following, management and solution of tooling design, fixture design, welding jigs issues, joining meetings with Ford Sollers manufacture and Ford-Werke RD Department, and commissioning the project.

Design Engineer

Robotic Cell Designs for Closures, Paintshop and Windshield Line TURKEY
Creating robotic line, process design and layout, following, management and solution of tooling design, fixture design, welding jigs issues, joining meetings with Ford Otosan Manufacture Department, and commissioning the project.

Industrial Design Leader

Rod Design Company
Determining robotic cells process, preparing layouts with employees, meeting with suppliers for project management, joining meetings to coordinate the project at Ford Europe Cologne Germany, Ford Sollers Elabuga Russia, Ford Otosan Kocaeli Turkey, leading all engineering and design processes, checking finished fixtures, apparatus and manufacturing processes, and finally commissioning the project.

CAD Designer

2014 Transit Courier TURKEY
Design from 2D concepts to finalize of Sliding Door Inner, Outer Panels and Brackets, Engine Hood Inner, Outer Panels and Brackets, Sliding Door and Engine Hood, and Package Studies.

Body Closure Designer

Ford Motor Company
Body Structures/Systems CAD Designer: basic design and pre-program master section development, system-, assembly-, sub-assembly-, part- and component-level parametric data development for A and B class automotive sheet metal surfaces and structural members, parametric data structure and GD&T development in Catia, fast CAD development to support manufacturing feasibility, cost-, weight- and functional-efficiency evaluations, supplier feasibility and serial production launch support, and production release with PLM tools.

CAD Designer

2014 Transit Connect TURKEY
Design from 2D concepts to finalize of Sliding Door Inner, Outer Panels and Brackets, Sliding Door equipments, and Package Studies.

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