{ "$schema": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jsonresume/resume-schema/v1.0.0/schema.json", "basics": { "name": "İlkem Kıral", "label": "Mechanical Engineer", "email": "ilkemkiral@gmail.com", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/", "image": "https://ilkemkiral.com/wp-content/themes/ik-portfolyo/assets/img/og-image.png", "summary": "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.", "location": { "city": "Istanbul", "countryCode": "TR" }, "profiles": [ { "network": "LinkedIn", "url": "http://linkedin.com/in/ilkemkiral" } ] }, "work": [ { "name": "Güral Elektrik Malzemeleri", "location": "Istanbul", "position": "Design Quality Assurance and Validation Engineer · Lead Engineer", "startDate": "2025", "highlights": [ "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." ] }, { "name": "Güral Elektrik Malzemeleri", "location": "Istanbul", "position": "Research and Development Engineer · Mechanical", "startDate": "2024", "highlights": [ "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." ] }, { "name": "Global Kalıp", "location": "Istanbul", "position": "Mechanical Design Engineer", "startDate": "2022", "endDate": "2024", "highlights": [ "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." ] }, { "name": "FTA Havacılık ve Bağlantı Elemanları", "location": "Izmir", "position": "Intern Engineer", "startDate": "2019", "endDate": "2019", "highlights": [ "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." ] }, { "name": "Guardian Aquatics", "location": "Alexandria, VA, USA", "position": "Lifeguard (Work and Travel)", "startDate": "2017", "endDate": "2017", "highlights": [] } ], "education": [ { "institution": "Istanbul Technical University", "area": "Aerospace Structures and Materials", "studyType": "Master's Degree", "startDate": "2026" }, { "institution": "Trakya University", "area": "Mechanical Engineering", "studyType": "Bachelor's Degree", "startDate": "2015", "endDate": "2021" } ], "certificates": [ { "name": "TEI Professional: Gas Turbine Fundamentals and Aerodynamic Design", "issuer": "TEI – TUSAŞ Engine Industries" }, { "name": "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)", "issuer": "UCTEA Chamber of Mechanical Engineers" }, { "name": "CSWA and CSWP · SolidWorks", "issuer": "Dassault Systèmes" }, { "name": "Strain Gauge Theoretical and Practical Training", "issuer": "Sensor Tek – HBM" }, { "name": "R&D Engineering Specialization Program", "issuer": "ISO Academy · The School of Innovation" }, { "name": "TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems", "issuer": "TSE Academy" }, { "name": "TS EN ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System" }, { "name": "TS EN ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System" }, { "name": "Project Management Training Program", "issuer": "Mindset Institute" } ], "skills": [ { "name": "Design", "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "Siemens NX", "CATIA V5", "3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6", "AutoCAD" ] }, { "name": "Analysis", "keywords": [ "ANSYS Workbench (structural, thermal, fluid)", "SolidWorks Simulation", "Finite element analysis", "Mechanics of materials", "Dynamics and vibration" ] }, { "name": "Design and quality methods", "keywords": [ "GD&T and tolerance stack-up", "DfMA", "QFD (HoQ)", "Robust design", "Taguchi method", "Root cause analysis" ] }, { "name": "Industrial standards", "keywords": [ "ASME Y14.5", "AS9100", "MIL-STD-810H", "IEC 62271-1", "IEC 62271-103", "ISO 9001", "ISO 14001", "ISO 45001" ] }, { "name": "Systems and process management", "keywords": [ "PDM", "PLM", "ERP systems", "ECR/ECO", "VBA/Python automation" ] }, { "name": "Soft skills", "keywords": [ "Multidisciplinary teamwork", "Hybrid project management", "Analytical thinking", "Leadership" ] } ], "languages": [ { "language": "Turkish", "fluency": "Native speaker" }, { "language": "English", "fluency": "Professional working proficiency" } ], "projects": [ { "name": "High-voltage switch-disconnector design and optimization (72.5/420 kV)", "description": "Mechanical design of 72.5/420 kV high-voltage switch-disconnectors, with optimization of the operating mechanism and support structure.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/high-voltage-switch-disconnector-design/", "highlights": [ "A product family with a high share of common parts, fast adaptation between voltage levels and simplified site assembly." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "ANSYS Workbench", "IEC 62271-103", "Robust design" ], "startDate": "2024" }, { "name": "Medium-voltage switch-disconnector design and optimization (24/36 kV)", "description": "Compact, manufacturable and cost-effective redesign of 24 and 36 kV medium-voltage switch-disconnectors.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/medium-voltage-switch-disconnector-design/", "highlights": [ "A design with fewer parts and assembly steps, lower sensitivity to production variation and readiness for mechanical endurance testing." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "ANSYS Workbench", "IEC 62271-103", "Sheet metal" ], "startDate": "2024" }, { "name": "Mold design and optimization for thermoforming machines", "description": "Design of multi-cavity forming molds for thermoforming machines, optimized for cycle time.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/thermoforming-mold-design/", "highlights": [ "More uniform wall thickness, a shorter cycle and a modular mold structure suited to quick changeovers." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "Thermoforming molds", "Machining" ], "startDate": "2022", "endDate": "2024" }, { "name": "Computer-aided analysis of the effect of lug profile on fatigue life in wide-base agricultural rims", "description": "Finite element study of how lug profile geometry affects the fatigue life of wide-base agricultural rims.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/agricultural-rim-fatigue-analysis/", "highlights": [ "The effect of lug profile parameters on stress concentration and fatigue life was compared, and geometry changes that improve durability were proposed." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "ANSYS Workbench", "Static and fatigue analysis" ], "startDate": "2020", "endDate": "2020" }, { "name": "Control arm design and mechanical analysis for motor vehicles", "description": "Design and strength analysis of a suspension control arm for motor vehicles.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/control-arm-design-and-analysis/", "highlights": [ "A lightweight, manufacturable control arm geometry that is safe under the defined load cases." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "ANSYS Workbench", "Static and fatigue analysis" ], "startDate": "2019", "endDate": "2019" }, { "name": "Solar-powered lighting system", "description": "Design and sizing of an off-grid, solar-powered lighting system.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/solar-lighting-system/", "highlights": [ "A lighting system sized for uninterrupted operation, mechanically safe and low in maintenance." ], "keywords": [ "SolidWorks", "Energy system sizing" ], "startDate": "2019", "endDate": "2019" }, { "name": "Method development in surface treatment and coating processes", "description": "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.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/surface-treatment-coating-process-development/", "highlights": [ "30% improvement in operational production costs and 27% in overall production parameters." ], "keywords": [ "Surface treatment and coating", "Taguchi method", "Critical design parameters" ] }, { "name": "Product development from concept to certification", "description": "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.", "url": "https://ilkemkiral.com/en/projects/product-development-concept-to-certification/", "highlights": [ "The certification requirements of the designs were successfully met." ], "keywords": [ "Competitive benchmarking", "QFD (HoQ)", "Prototyping", "Laboratory coordination" ] } ], "meta": { "canonical": 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