Gökhan Tekin Email and Phone Number
Helmond, NB, NL
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Eindhoven Area, Netherlands
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About Gökhan Tekin
Hello,I am a results-driven mechanical engineer with 18 years of experience in product development, project management, new product introduction, and supplier quality engineering management. My expertise spans industrial automation, automotive, machine industries, and high-precision mechatronic modules, with a career defined by leading cross-functional, multicultural teams to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions globally.Currently, as an R&D Group Leader, I manage end-to-end project lifecycles, focusing on strategic business planning and supplier collaboration to align with corporate goals and drive optimal results. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, coaching teams to meet ambitious KPIs. Key achievements include a 15% reduction in supplier quality defects through enhanced audit processes, a 20% cost reduction, and a 25% improvement in cycle times for major industrial automation and automotive projects.My extensive engineering management and risk mitigation experience allows me to streamline processes and drive high-efficiency improvements. My career highlights include leading an EU-funded, multi-national innovation project with €10M in incentives for energy-efficient automotive solutions and playing a pivotal role at Yeşilova Holding, where my team and I earned multiple awards for R&D innovation, including the Science Award from Uludağ University’s Institute of Science.I have significant experience working with OEMs and suppliers to deliver robust, high-performance solutions, and I was instrumental as R&D Manager at Yeşilova Holding, recognized as Turkey’s 2nd best R&D Center in its field. My contributions include winning 1st prize in the 2014 Automotive R&D Project and Component Design Competition and the Science Award from Uludağ University’s Institute of Science.I hold numerous certifications in quality management, lean manufacturing, FMEA, PLM, project management, product lifecycle management, and advanced CAD design tools.Let’s connect to discuss industry trends, potential collaborations, or opportunities!Kind regards,Gökhan
Gökhan Tekin Work Experience Details
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R And D Teamlead - Project Manager Electrical SystemsPal-VHelmond, Nb, Nl -
R&D Group Leader & Line ManagerOmron Industrial Automation Europe Apr 2023 - Present'S-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 – 𝗢𝗺𝗿𝗼𝗻As the Group Leader of Omron's IPC Platform Team, I am responsible for managing and advancing the IPC platform, encompassing industrial PCs, monitors, panel PCs and Omron’s innovative solutions. My role entails:𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Leading the development and lifecycle management of the entire IPC platform.𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managing a multidisciplinary R&D team, including hardware, mechanical, software, and system test engineers, while monitoring team performance and fostering growth through recruitment, competency matrix updates, and training plans.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Driving the execution of development programs by achieving QTCP (Quality, Timing, Cost, and Performance) objectives and ensuring alignment across multiple projects while leveraging Agile methodologies using Jira/Confluence.𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Acting as a bridge between R&D, Key Account Managers, and sales/marketing teams across Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Turkey, ensuring strategic alignment through regular review meetings.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managing client and stakeholder relationships while delivering results within defined terms, resources, and budgets. Collaborating closely with internal departments such as quality, production, and purchasing to ensure seamless integration of project deliverables and alignment with organizational goals.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Co-developing strategies and roadmaps with global R&D and marketing teams to align with corporate objectives and market demands.𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Partnering with global Omron R&D teams to spearhead innovative projects and assess the technical and commercial feasibility of new opportunities. -
Interim ProfessionalYacht Sep 2022 - Apr 2023Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥&𝗗 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 – 𝗬𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗕.𝗩.As a Highly Skilled Migrant hired by Yacht B.V. for a 1-year contractor role, I contributed to the successful execution of key development projects for Yacht’s customers, leveraging my expertise to drive innovation and deliver results. My responsibilities included:𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Leading the development and optimization of products to meet customer specifications, ensuring high quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation throughout the lifecycle.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Realizing development projects within the QTCP (Quality, Timing, Cost, and Performance) objectives, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business goals.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Developing and managing detailed project plans, monitoring progress, making adjustments as needed, and organizing resources to achieve project milestones and objectives.𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Leading and managing team members distributed across various divisions within client organizations, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals.𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including quality, production, and purchasing teams, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with client needs.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Coordinating and reporting project progress to clients and stakeholders, maintaining transparency, and delivering outcomes within the allocated budget and resources. -
Program & R&D DirectorAlcomet Ad Jul 2021 - Sep 2022Shumen, Bulgaria✓ Management of project and research & development departments and reporting to the CEO of the newly established company that produces aluminum chassis and battery parts for BMW,✓ Management of Automotive based projects according to project management methodologies, automotive industry requirements and PMBOK, in line with customer and company goals,✓ Driving the decision on new investments, commissioning the necessary equipment and machines, (CNC, deburring, laser marking, cutting, extrusion, packaging etc.)✓ Ensuring that all projects are managed according to the project time plans, expected quality and budget requirements,✓ Management of product development projects based on aluminum extrusion production for the chassis, battery, and safety parts of the vehicle,✓ Management of Kaizen and cost reduction projects,✓ Technical liaison between customer and plant, representing the customer during new product development,✓ Leading change management, traceability, configuration management processes by using PLM and ERP software,✓ Evaluation of alternative suppliers and technical solutions in line with customer expectations and making the most optimum investment decision,✓ Making sure that the products go through the right production, quality, and packaging processes before shipment,✓ Preparing for the IATF 16949 audit,✓ Managing documents such as PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control plan, obtaining approvals,✓ Leading of customer audits,✓ Capacity management and lay-out planning of plant,✓ Actively driving the technology and innovation mission and vision,✓ Compliance with the customer plan by managing all necessary departments and suppliers,✓ Preparation of necessary contracts with suppliers, support of supply chain department,✓ Technical and commercial feasibility of new projects,✓ Managing of a complex organizational environment,✓ Selecting and deciding on hiring of new employees,✓ Ensuring and monitoring the development of the team. -
FounderTechin Consultancy Apr 2021 - Dec 2021Türkiye✓ I founded my own company that I was consulting on strategy management, technology, innovation, and project management sides,✓ To provide the necessary methods and preparations for companies to benefit from international European Union funds.www.techinconsultancy.com gokhan@techinconsultancy.com -
Head Of Project And R&DPilot Taşıt Koltukları Nov 2020 - Apr 2021Bursa, Türkiye✓ Management of technical departments with a team of 28 colleagues,✓ Management of more than 30 customers,✓ Management of different 15 projects with a team,✓ Developing different types of vehicle seats by using SolidWorks CAD software and managing projects with daily scrum meetings,✓ Management of processes such as product development, testing, homologation, APQP, PPAP, FMEA,✓ Reviewing the required finite element analysis results and sharing feedback to the product development team,✓ Management of forming, mold/die processing of metal and plastic parts,✓ Product development and VDA audit success of customer of MAN,✓ 16949 IATF audit success,✓ KTZ project application,✓ R&D Center audit success,✓ Customers: MAN, TTF, Hidromek, Volvo, CNH, Gruau, Karsan, Yanmar etc. -
Head Of Research And DevelopmentYeşilova Holding Jul 2018 - Nov 2020Bursa, Turkey✓ Management of R&D and P&D projects and activities of 5 companies belonging to the group with a team of 25 colleagues,✓ Direct reporting to the board of directors, taking part in the supervisory board of companies,✓ Developing and commercializing products such as engine cradle, front and rear bumper, battery carrier, cross car beam in accordance with aluminum extrusion and high-pressure casting production techniques, managing international projects with automotive customers,✓ Management of department budget,✓ Researching of new products and technologies to be able to adapt them to company's product portfolio,✓ Establishing and managing the company's knowledge base, creative suggestion system, innovation idea suggestions and lessons learned system,✓ Leading the activities of companies for determining product and technology roadmaps,✓ Leading the company's first co-design and FSS works,✓ Leading the development and commercialization of chassis parts for the first time in the company,✓ Applications of EU project for the first time within the company,✓ Coordination of a € 10M EU project as a Tier-1 supplier for the first time in the country,✓ Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Management of all group companies, 15 patent applications per year,✓ Establishing and managing the innovation system within the Holding,✓ Managing the annual audit processes of the R&D Center and ensuring continuity,✓ Completing 4 projects within the framework of university-industry cooperation, realizing 2244 cooperation projects,✓ Customers: Ford, Fiat, PSA, TOGG etc. -
R&D Projects Division ManagerCoşkunöz Holding Aug 2017 - Jul 2018Bursa, Turkey✓ Management of R&D Project activities of companies operating within the Holding, with a team of 52 colleagues,✓ Management of all global automotive projects by following of automotive industry specification and PMBOK rules, ✓ Development and validation of structural and safety products such as bumper, crash boxes, control arm, engine cradle, subframe, rear axles and fuel tank as a co-designer Tier-1 supplier, which are being produced by sheet metal forming processes,✓ Designing and technical feasibility of Rollforming products,✓ Leading projects with national and international incentives within the R&D Center (TEYDEB, Santez, H2020, Eureka etc.)✓ Minimum 3 new incentive project applications per year,✓ Minimum 10 new patent applications per year,✓ Managing FORD, Renault, VW and Hyundai OEMs product development audits, being the first domestic company who has scored 90 points from the VW group,✓ Improvement and cost reduction activities within the holding by applying problem solving methods, ensuring efficiency of a minimum of €1M per year,✓ Receiving the first EU project approval within the Holding,✓ Successful completion of the 6-year audit of the R&D Center,✓ Providing an additional annual turnover of €10M by developing chassis, suspension and BIW parts,✓ Providing a turnover of €750K by servicing product development and engineering services for the first time within the Holding,✓ Management of all validation and test processes,✓ Taking active part in Business Development activities,✓ Taking part in the strategic planning board,✓ Researching new products and technologies, following relevant conferences and events and sharing information within the company,✓ Management of team performance and development, following skill matrix and trainings,✓ Managing the preparatory work for the necessary audits within the scope of ISO / TS 16949,✓ Customers: Ford, Renault, Fiat, Toyota etc. -
R&D New Product & Process Development Division ManagerCoşkunöz Holding Jan 2015 - Aug 2017Bursa, Turkey✓ Managing & Coordinating Product & Process Projects and Development Team in coordination with other related departments,✓ Management of R&D incentive programs such as Teydeb , Santez, H2020 , Eureka etc. ,✓ Management of automotive international projects,✓ Identifying innovative technologies and solutions for Holding companies. Keeping track of technological developments,✓ Management of customer's needs by looking from technical perspective,✓ Managing R&D Center according to 5746 regulation,✓ Strategic planning,✓ Business development,✓ Following of R&D Team KPIs,✓ Performance evaluation of the R&D team,✓ Checking Project / Product Management Tools for R&D Audits,✓ Budget planning and reporting,✓ Leading problem solving activities.
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Automotive R&D Team LeaderCoşkunöz Holdi̇ng Apr 2014 - Jan 2015Bursa, Turkey✓ Project leadership and team leadership within the R&D Center,✓ Providing a minimum annual grant of 5M TL by leading national and international projects,✓ Coordinating university-industry cooperation projects,✓ Establishing and leading automotive product development processes,✓ Submitting articles and papers at national and international conferences,✓ Making informative presentations within the company by following trends for the automotive sector,✓ Development and verification of structural products such as bumper, crash boxes, control arm, engine cradle, subframe, rear axles and fuel tank,✓ Taking part in patent research and application processes, 5 patent applications,✓ Taking part in and leading DFMEA and PFMEA processes,✓ Cost reduction studies.
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Automotive R&D ResponsibleCoşkunöz Holding May 2012 - Apr 2014Bursa, Turkeyo Working as a Project Leader in Automotive R&D Group.o Working on TEYDEP / TUBITAK / EUREKA Projects as a project leader. (1501-1505-1511 R&D Incentives - Santez Projects)o University - Industry Cooperation Projects o Automotive Product Development Activities.o Following international conferences and seminars on Automotive Industry.o Technical research and applications of new technologies, new materials, trend processes on Automotive components.o Working on structural components like front structure (bumper beam, crash box) , cross car beam, fuel tank etc.o Patent search and application.o Publish papers on new processes.o DFMEAo Cost reduction.o Product benchmarking.
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Project & Design EngineerRollmech Jun 2010 - May 2012Bursa, Turkey✓ Leading FORD V362, V363, B460 projects in the Product Development department,✓ Developing and validating sliding door systems and hinges in commercial vehicles for OEMs with the Catia V5 CAD program,✓ Working as a Resident Engineer for 1 year at FORD UK Engineering Center, appointment from a team of 25 people,✓ Monitoring, commissioning, management of approval processes of V362 / 363 projects in FORD Otosan Gölcük plant,✓ Leading sliding door kinematic simulations in Catia environment for the first time within the company,✓ Providing ISO Geometric Tolerance and Team Center trainings as internal training for the first time within the company,✓ Installing the Rollmech Automotive PDM system for the first time,✓ Leading customer approval and product release processes,✓ Preparation of technical drawings and product trees, making product publications in FORD WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System),✓ Establishing product and technical drawing publishing processes within the company. -
Resident Project EngineerRollmech / Ford Dunton Research And Engineering Centre Sep 2011 - Apr 2012Ford Dunton Research And Engineering Centre Dunton Uk✓ Managed V362/3 projects including the design group that was responsible for designing sliding door and door hinges parts in collaboration with Ford Motor Company in Dunton UK. ✓ Coordinated and managed the whole process from part design to mass production for each single part.✓ Managed all the data and made sign off process for V363 FDJ Phase.✓ Closed all the concerns related to V362 project.✓ Preparing GD&T and FFI’s for 3D data. (General Dimension & Tolerances)✓ Following up and using the WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System) ✓ Organized, followed and fulfilled the necessity documentation for part releases
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SupervisorButgem Jan 2010 - Jun 2010Bursao Technical Instructoro CAD-CAM Training (Solid Works 2009 – Solid Cam)o Manufacturing Responsible
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Design And Process EngineerÖzkurt Maki̇ne Jul 2008 - Mar 2009Bursa, Turkey✓ Designing of mold, apparatus and fixtures in CAD environment,✓ Performing CAM processes in the production area of the relevant equipment and ensuring their dimensional accuracy,✓ Making and commissioning process designs for Tier-1 suppliers.
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Design And Process EngineerTdm Automotive Jul 2007 - Aug 2008Bursa, Turkey✓ Designing of mold, apparatus and fixtures in CAD environment,✓ Performing CAM processes in the production area of the relevant equipment and ensuring their dimensional accuracy,✓ Making and commissioning process designs for Tier-1 suppliers.
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InternshipFarba - Automotive Lighting Systems Jun 2003 - Sep 2003Bursa, Turkey -
Design EngineerTms Raf Sistemleri Jun 2002 - Oct 2002* Worked as a design engineer* Specific stand design (Industrial, food, drink etc.)
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InternshipTofas Jun 1998 - Sep 1998Bursa, Turkey
Gökhan Tekin Skills
Automotive Engineering
Automotive
Product Development
Catia
Gd&t
R&d
Design Engineering
Continuous Improvement
Solidworks
Teamcenter
Technical Project Leadership
Dfmea
Fmea
Automotive Design
Cad/cam
Ppap
Product Design
Tolerance Analysis
Laser Welding
Cae
Machine Design
Teaching
Hotforming
Rollforming
Resident Engineer
Bumpers
Automotive Parts
Crash
Cross Car Beam
Geometric Dimensioning
Research And Development
Trainer
Automobile
Design Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
Gökhan Tekin Education Details
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Mechanical Engineering -
Technological Innovation Management -
3.02
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R&D Center Management Certificate Program -
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Bursa Hürriyet Anatolian Technical High SchoolMechanical Department -
Altiparmak Primary School
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Mechanical Engineering
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Gökhan Tekin works for Pal-V
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Gökhan Tekin's current role is R and D Teamlead - Project Manager Electrical Systems.
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Gökhan Tekin attended Uludağ Üniversitesi, Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, Özyeğin Üniversitesi, Gazi Üniversitesi, Bursa Hürriyet Anatolian Technical High School, Altiparmak Primary School, Uludağ Üniversitesi.
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Gökhan Tekin has interest in Design, Product Development, Automotive, Technology, Music, Sports, R&d, Swimming.
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Gökhan Tekin has skills like Automotive Engineering, Automotive, Product Development, Catia, Gd&t, R&d, Design Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, Teamcenter, Technical Project Leadership, Dfmea.
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