Welcome to my profile! With over a decade (+14) of expertise in industry (especially in automotive), I've consistently delivered results by leading high-performing teams and driving innovation across various domains including field management, production, quality, and research & development.**My Journey: From Technical Specialist to Department Leader**My professional story began as a Production & Quality Engineer at Gestamp Renewables, where I sharpened my skills in welding, sandblasting, painting, and assembly processes. I tackled quality issues and managed factory operations. My passion for materials and processes led me to TOFAŞ Turkish Automotive Factory, where I advanced through roles as a Senior Metal Material Specialist, Integrative Tests Planning Manager, and Vehicle Synthesis Manager. Today, I lead the R&D PAC Physical Architecture & Studio department, managing a talented team of engineers and ensuring the seamless integration of design and technical constraints.**Present: A leader in the Automotive Industry**Currently, I manage the R&D Physical Architecture & Studio Engineering department at TOFAŞ, where I lead a team in overcoming technical challenges from concept to production. My role involves managing budgets, resources, and ensuring all program deliverables are met. I am passionate about innovation, staying ahead of industry trends, and achieving outstanding outcomes for my team and company.**Key Achievements**✅ Team Leadership : Led a team of around 20 engineers to integrate design and engineering, achieving seamless technical constraints coherence with style feasibility.✅ Budget Management : Efficiently managed Project & department budgets, ensuring all program deliverables were met within financial constraints.✅ Failure Analysis Expertise : Conducted comprehensive failure analysis and diagnostic studies for metallic materials, improving material and process quality by research activities.✅ Efficient Test Planning : Successfully defined and managed test items and design validation tests.✅ Cross-functional Collaboration : Coordinated inter-functional cooperation in international projects.✅ Strong technical competency in metallic materials, processes and analysis methods.✅ Proficient in problem-solving tools like DFSS, Kaizen, and TRIZ.✅ Fluent in English, with a working proficiency in Spanish & Italian.✅ Advanced Microsoft Excel background and awareness to use digitalization tools in daily life.✅ 3D Automotive CAD proficiency of modelling and packaging with recognized softwares such as NX&Teamcenter and Catia&PLM.