Mechanical Engineer

İlkemKIRAL

Design QA · R&D · Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in industrial design, FEA-driven product development and international-standard manufacturing — from aerospace components to high-voltage switchgear systems.

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About

Who Am I?

Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in industrial design, product development and manufacturing processes compliant with international standards.

Proficient in SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Siemens NX and ANSYS Workbench. Trained in competitive benchmarking, quality management (HoQ), Taguchi methods and robust design methodologies.

Passionate about R&D and advanced manufacturing in aerospace, aviation and defense — driven by a commitment to precision, innovation and sustainable engineering solutions.

Key Certifications
CSWA & CSWP — Dassault Systèmes / SolidWorks
GD&T — UCTEA Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management — TSE Academy
ANSYS Fluent | Workbench — Numesys
Strain Gauge Theoretical & Practical — Sensor Tek / HBM
Specialist R&D Engineer Training — ISO Academy
R&D Engineering Bootcamp — ISO Academy (Dr. Suat GENÇ)
TEI Professional Certificate — TUSAS Engine Industries
Technical Skills
SolidWorks
Proficient
CATIA V5
Competent
Siemens NX
Competent
3DExp. CATIA V6
Competent
PDM / PLM
Proficient
AutoCAD
Competent
ANSYS Fluent
Beginner
MATLAB / Python
Beginner
What I Bring

Core Competencies

01
Design Validation
End-to-end management of 3D model validations, GD&T analysis, tolerance chains and material code verification. Ensuring design integrity from concept through production.
02
Standards Compliance
Deep knowledge of IEC 62271, ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME Y14.5 and IEC 60947. Every design built to survive regulatory scrutiny at any stage of the product lifecycle.
03
FEA & Simulation
Structural and thermal analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS Workbench. Reducing physical prototype iterations and validating designs before manufacturing.
04
DfMA Thinking
Design for Manufacturability & Assembly is built into my workflow from day one — optimizing material usage, tolerances and production cost simultaneously.
05
Cross-Sector Experience
From 5th-gen aircraft components at FTA Aviation to UAV fairings at Global Molding and high-voltage switchgear at Gural — adaptable across demanding industries.
06
Leadership & R&D
Currently leading as Lead Engineer in QA & Validation. Experienced in project budgeting, cross-functional team coordination and client-facing technical documentation.
Portfolio

My Projects

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Aerospace · Surface Design

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Full surface design of the F-16 Fighting Falcon airframe. Aerodynamic surface modelling with precise geometry definition using advanced surfacing tools.

Surface Design · SolidWorks ↓ STL
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Marine · Concept Design

Titan Submarine

Concept model design of the Titan deep-sea submarine. Structural and form exploration for a deep-ocean pressure vessel geometry.

Concept Design · SolidWorks ↓ STL

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Experience & Education

İlkem KIRAL

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Education
2015 — 2021
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Trakya University, Edirne
Professional Experience
2025 — Present
Design QA and Validation Engineer — Lead Engineer
Gural Electrical Materials · Istanbul
Managed 3D model and technical drawing validations covering GD&T, tolerance chain analysis and material code verification. Controlled revision and ECO/ECR processes via PDM. Evaluated DfMA and implemented standardization initiatives to reduce material and labor costs. Designed and executed prototypes and test setups supported by root cause analysis.
2024 — Present
R&D Engineer — Mechanical System
Gural Electrical Materials · Istanbul
Designed mechanical components for low (<1 kV), medium (1–52 kV) and high-voltage (52–550 kV) switch-disconnectors per IEC 62271-1 & IEC 62271-102. Conducted FEA using SolidWorks Simulation. Managed CNC machining to ASME Y14.5 tolerances. Developed full technical documentation.
2022 — 2024
Mechanical Design Engineer
Global Molding · Istanbul
Designed thermoforming molds using SolidWorks and CATIA V5 per ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100. Performed FEA with ANSYS Workbench, optimized cooling channels, managed CNC machining and quality control. Designed wing and tail fairings for UAVs from ABS and PETG via thermoforming.
2019
Intern Engineer
FTA Aviation · İzmir
Part production and design (Siemens NX) for engine components of 5th generation aircraft. Applied ASME Y14.5 standards; used NX and ANSYS CFX for design validation and optimization.
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Available for new positions, technical collaborations and engineering consultancy.

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