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Pro-active and results-driven Senior Quality Engineer having the authority to verify and release products on behalf of GE. Subject-Matter Expert in development and implementation of processes and inspection methods in line with world-class standards like NADCAP, ISO 9001 and AS 9100. Offering a strong experience not only in executing and leading total quality management systems for new products and processes, but also in quality tools like statistical process control, measurement system analysis, root cause analysis, control plan and so on. Solid knowledge in shop floor activities like continuous improvement and cost-saving projects by using lean tools and quality principles like GD&T, FMEA, APQP, 8D and so on. My goal is to nourish my technical and leadership skills by working in the pragmatic environment of a multinational corporation and acquaint myself with the necessary skills required to excel in the practical arena of the corporate world.CORE STRENGHTS► Total Quality Management► NADCAP Audits► Heat Treater► NDT FPI Level II► Internal Auditor► Process Development► Lean Management► Continuous Business Improvement► Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, GD&T► Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, FMEA► Advanced Product Quality Planning, APQP► Root-cause Analysis MethodsHIGHLIGHTS & HONORS►Promoted to quality focal point of the company who is responsible for NADCAP audits and relevant process development actions – 12 Golden Merit & 4 Merit Programs, FTA Aviation, 2022►Improved quality score of the company given by the customers, FTA Aviation, 2021►Led purchasing and implementation of heat treatment furnace, adapted the furnace to serial production per AMS (National Aerospace) and GE Standards, FTA Aviation, 2018►Raised the company title to First Class Foundry enabling inspection of products less frequently, Dirinler Casting, 2014
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Senior Quality Engineer - Quality Control And Special ProcessesFta Fastener Technology For Aviationİzmir, Turkey -
Senior Quality Engineer - Quality Control & Special ProcessesFta Fastener Technology For Aviation Jun 2014 - Presentİzmir, TurkeyFulfill quality leadership for in-house manufacturing and inspection processes in line with applicable world-class quality standards.►Develop, maintain and control all quality processes and procedures in accordance with both company policies and customer requirements►Review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and give production approval without additional oversight - SAE release delegate ( DPRV) behalf of GE Aviation per AC 13001►Certified internal auditor, audit shop floor, monitor and track in-house capabilities to improve current quality level, perform 7 in-house audits annually►Collaborate with external auditors (ISO 9001, AS 9100, and NADCAP) to get approval/certification for in-house manufacturing/inspection processes - participate in 8 external audits annually►Lead actions raised by Material Review Board (MRB), plan and realize dispositions for non-conformities►Review and analyze the customer complaints, and implement corrective and preventive action plans with in-house teams►Review engineering data set, create and implement quality procedure and inspection plans accordingly►Execute inspection methods and select equipment that are compatible with the products►Lead shop floor calibration system, ensure the validity and proper use of respective gauges, devices and equipment Key Achievements► Attended NADCAP Audits; retained Golden Merit Program for 5 inspection 7 chemical processes and Merit Program for 5 heat treatment processes.► Led the installation and quality verification of 2 key furnaces in accordance with respective National Aerospace and GE Standards; ▪ Vacuum heat treatment furnace (per AMS 2750 Pyrometry, AMS 2769, GE GT193 BA/BG) ▪ Dry film coating furnace ( per AMS 2750 Pyrometry, AC 7108)► Implemented 20 heat treatment serial production projects. (6:GE / 12:AeroControlex / 2:Roketsan)► Improved company quality score significantly, in 8 years. -
Production Team LeadDirinler Döküm - Heavy Industry Iron Casting Foundry Sep 2013 - May 2014İzmir, TurkeyTeam leader of production (50 blue collars and 3 engineers), person in charge for both on-going production and newly introduced products for big players of wind energy sector OEM companies like Bosch, Man, Siemens, ZF, Vag, Tyco, Eickhoff and so on.► Track and monitor each step of production by assessing every aspect of it like feasibility, planning and engineering data.► Check and analyze parts and related production operations in accordance with engineering data provided.► Control the compatibility of process data with customer / engineering requirements, make decisions on on-going production.► Monitor and analyze the main stream of production, engage improvements to maximize yield, capacity and efficiency.► Manage new projects, create time plan, budget estimations and risk analysis. Take proactive actions to implement new methods, equipment and devices prior to start.► Layout value stream for on-going production, analyze non-value-added steps by analyzing data gathered, incorporate new methods and procedures to improve efficiency per set corporate targets.► Track process data and create status reports, present them to both management and customerKey Achievement:►Made alterations on the process inputs, decreased scrap consumption by 25% per charge for sphero casting (GGG 70-80 series)►Improved company’s title to First Class Foundry which enabled inspection frequency to drop from 100% to %10 for products. -
Production EngineerDirinler Döküm - Heavy Industry Iron Casting Foundry Apr 2012 - Sep 2013İzmir, Turkey►Make production planning as per received customer orders►Design process methods, equipment and tooling and implement them into production in a timely manner►Analyze process data and take corrective actions to improve work shop efficiency (Scrap rate, down time minimization, and so on)►Check process data of on-going production, make decisions and take actions with team leader accordingly►Incorporate engineering changes as per received from the customer, report the statusKey Achievement:►Implemented inoculation systems which resulted in less pig iron consumption leading to 10% cost reduction per charge►Led the new project of bigger and more complex wind energy components - related to capacity enhancements from 2Mw to 5Mw, - made assessment and preparations with customers, implemented those products by maintaining the production stability
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Mert Pala works for Fta Fastener Technology For Aviation
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Mert Pala's current role is Senior Quality Engineer - Quality Control and Special Processes.
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Mert Pala attended Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University.
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Mert Pala's colleagues are Simge İlaslan, Bilal Macit, Berkay Arslan, Hi̇lal Sertdal, Umut Pınar, Gökhan Kavadar, Alper Ongun.
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