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Summary
This Advanced Manufacturing & CNC/SLM Consultant is head of operations & advanced manufacturing with over 7 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Defense, medical and Precision Engineering. Proven track record of establishing and scaling manufacturing facilities from ground zero to serial production. Expert in bridging the gap between R&D and commercial viability, with deep technical proficiency in 3 to 5-Axis CNC machining, Metal Additive Manufacturing (SLM/DMLS), and Hybrid Workflows with quality management. This Advanced Manufacturing & CNC/SLM Consultant combines hands-on engineering expertise with executive P&L management, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Successfully managed partnerships with global leaders like HP, GE and EOS GmbH.
Highlights
- Executive Leadership: P&L Management, CapEx & OpEx Planning, Strategic Business Planning, Factory Setup & Scale-up, KPI/KRA Implementation.
- Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Machining (3/4/5-Axis), Metal Additive (SLM/DMLS), Injection Molding, Hybrid Manufacturing (Add/Sub), Fixture Design. CNC machining of 3D printer metal Parts.
- Engineering & Quality: DfAM (Design for Additive), DFM/DFA, FEA, GD&T Standards, ISO 9001, AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Apprentice).
- Software & Tools: Siemens NX, Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion 360 (Certified Instructor), ERP Implementation, SAP, CMM (Mitutoyo).
Relevant Accomplishments
- Founder & Director of Operations & Manufacturing March 2023 – Present Precision manufacturing firm serving Medical, Defense, Automotive, and Aviation sectors.
- Operational Leadership: Lead the establishment of the facility, managing all financial operations, CapEx, expenditure planning, and operational budgeting to maximize ROI and ensure sustainable profitability.
- Manufacturing Excellence: Directed end-to-end operations encompassing 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, plastic injection molding, and Metal additive manufacturing. Successfully machined complex alloys (Inconel, Titanium) for aerospace applications.
- Hybrid Manufacturing (Additive/Substarctive): Designed and established comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Researched and implemented the most cost-effective methods for the additive manufacturing process, from part construction to quality control. Developed automated theoretical systems aimed at enabling serial production in additive manufacturing.
- Process Engineering: Developed and implemented the company’s foundation for Lean Manufacturing, incorporating 5-Why and 8D corrective measures to optimize efficiency and quality assurance.
- Strategic Growth: Devised a comprehensive system for project quoting and tracking, resulting in the successful acquisition of complex defense and aerospace contracts. Leveraged AI systems to implement automation, resulting in a reduced workforce requirement.
- Digital Transformation: Developed and integrated a custom ERP system to manage sales, manufacturing, and finance. Implemented metrology protocols using Mitutoyo CMM to ensure strict GD&T adherence.
- Strategic Partnerships: Secured and managed channel partnership agreements with global industry leaders GE Additive, HP and EOS GmbH, expanding market access and international capabilities.
- Business Impact: Led the transition of prototyping technologies into full-scale industrial production lines for Tier-1 automotive clients, reducing cycle times by 50% while maintaining a defect rate below 1%.
- Executive Reporting: Reported directly to the Board of Directors on P&L analysis, budgetary allocations, and CapEx for new technologies.
- Technical Innovation: Led R&D for Euro 6 engine parts (Automotive OEM), successfully integrating CNC-machined 3D printed metal components. Reduced assembly(consolidation) cycle times by 20-35% through hybrid process integration.
- Sales Operations: Standardized global pricing structures and created “How-to” guides for the sales team, streamlining the quoting process for complex manufacturing projects.
- Account Growth: Progressed from Sales Representative to Strategic Account Manager. Became the highest-profit account manager by shifting focus from transactional sales to consultative annual value partnerships.
- Customized Approach: Took a tailored approach to each strategic account, developing customized solutions focused on addressing customer problems to establish a true solution partnership, rather than just focusing on sales.
- Defense Sector Projects: Managed high-stakes prototyping for state-owned defense firms, including CNC machining for V12 engine components for a Main Battle Tank project.
- Advanced R&D: Managed Turkey’s first lattice-structured cooling channel mold project using SLM technology, achieving a 25-35% reduction in client cycle times.
- Generative Design: Pioneered the use of AI-based generative design in Fusion 360 for client applications, bridging the gap between organic design and manufacturability.
- Specialized in Manufacturing and Generative Design.
- Conducted “Train the Trainer” programs across Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
- Developed comprehensive technical curriculums to simplify complex CAD/CAM concepts for diverse engineering audiences.
- Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of CNC Machining (3/4/5-Axis), Additive Manufacturing (SLM, DMLS, FDM), Injection Molding, and Quality Standards (ISO 9001, AS9100).
- Software & Data: Experience with ERP implementation, SAP, Python (AI coding), and advanced CAD/CAM systems.
Roles
- Manager
- Director
- Official Certified Instructor
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