İlkem KIRAL

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

I design light, robust and manufacturable mechanical systems. From concept to drawing and from analysis to first article, I keep every step measurable and traceable.

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About

I am a mechanical engineer who carries out mechanical design and structural and dynamic analysis with multidisciplinary teams in SolidWorks, ANSYS and PDM environments. I develop optimized, manufacturable (DfMA) and quality-driven designs in line with ASME Y14.5, and I manage end-to-end product certification and process improvement projects.

FOCUS AREAS

  • 01
    Design verification and quality assuranceApproval of 3D models and assemblies through ASME Y14.5 GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and DfMA
  • 02
    Structural, thermal and dynamic analysisFinite element, thermal and vibration analysis in SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS Workbench
  • 03
    Electromechanical switch-disconnectorsMedium- and high-voltage mechanical component development to IEC 62271-1 and IEC 62271-103
  • 04
    Aerospace and defense quality systemsDesign under AS9100 and ISO 9001, with revision and change control in PDM/PLM

Projects

Design & Optimization

6 projects
University project

RENEWABLE ENERGY · SYSTEM DESIGN · 2019

Solar-powered lighting system

Design and sizing of an off-grid, solar-powered lighting system.

Process Development

2 projects
Professional

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT · SURFACE TREATMENT

Method development in surface treatment and coating processes

In projects run jointly with production, engineering and sales, I improved operational production costs by 30% and overall production parameters by 27% through method development in surface treatment and coating processes.

Professional

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · CERTIFICATION

Product development from concept to certification

Starting from market and competitor analysis, I led the conceptual design and prototyping phases and coordinated technically with national and international accredited laboratories to meet the certification requirements of the designs.

Experience

  1. 2025 — Present

    Design Quality Assurance and Validation Engineer · Lead Engineer

    Güral Elektrik Malzemeleri · Istanbul

    • Lead the quality approval of complex 3D models and assemblies by managing GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses in line with ASME Y14.5.
    • Safeguard documentation integrity by controlling revisions, engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and data flow on SolidWorks PDM.
    • Run design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) reviews to prevent production nonconformities, and drive standardization that optimizes material and labor costs.
    • Improved quality control and reporting by developing VBA/Python automation tools that accelerate design verification and validation (V&V).
    • Significantly reduced scrap and rework in manufacturing by designing test and prototype fixtures supported by root cause analysis.
  2. 2024 — Present

    Research and Development Engineer · Mechanical

    Güral Elektrik Malzemeleri · Istanbul

    • Develop mechanical components for medium-voltage (24–52 kV) and high-voltage (52–550 kV) electromechanical switch-disconnectors in line with customer requirements and IEC 62271-1 and IEC 62271-103.
    • Run finite element analyses (FEA) in SolidWorks Simulation to assess structural integrity, thermal performance and dynamic/vibration behavior under operating loads.
    • Work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent performance, and manage high-precision CNC machining processes in line with ISO specifications.
  3. 2022 — 2024

    Mechanical Design Engineer

    Global Kalıp · Istanbul

    • Designed thermoforming molds in SolidWorks in line with ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements.
    • Performed thermal and structural finite element analyses in ANSYS Workbench in line with industry standards.
    • Selected heat-resistant, durable mold materials with reference to ISO 10724, and optimized cooling channels to raise efficiency.
    • Optimized mold performance through correct draft angles, shrinkage allowances and venting systems, and applied ISO 294-4 during mold manufacturing and testing.
    • Managed CNC machining and quality control processes to deliver high-precision molds.
    • Prepared technical documentation, including CAD files, FEA reports and quality inspection records, to secure project traceability and customer approval.
  4. 2019

    Intern Engineer

    FTA Havacılık ve Bağlantı Elemanları · Izmir

    • Worked on the special manufacturing processes and design rules of gas turbine engine components and rotary-wing system parts for the defense and aerospace industry.
  5. 2017

    Lifeguard

    Work and Travel

    Guardian Aquatics · Alexandria, VA, USA

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

  • TS EN ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
  • TS EN ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Skills

Design

5 skills
  • SolidWorks
  • Siemens NX
  • CATIA V5
  • 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6
  • AutoCAD

Contact

For projects, collaborations or technical questions, reach me by email or on LinkedIn.

EMAIL
ilkemkiral@gmail.com
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