● Designed a new airfryer based on a benchmark product for a local brand. Prepared the BOM and supported commissioning activities. After the digital version was launched, a manual version was also developed with separate design requirements. Links,
Digital Airfryer : https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-air-pro-cook-xl-airfryer-space-gray-black
Manuel Airfryer: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-air-pro-cook-manuel-xl-airfryer-black
● Implemented a facelift of the above airfryer and developed new derivatives for other markets.
● Provided mechanical design and troubleshooting support for various small appliances for local brands:
o Stand mixer (Link: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-mastermaid-stand-mikser-1500w-iconic-beige)
o Coffee makers
Links,
DUO: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-hatir-hup-duet-aroma-turk-kahve-makinesi-krem-10-fincan-kapasiteli
Barista: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-hatir-barista-turk-kahve-makinesi-antrasit
Combo(Turkish+Filter): https://www.amazon.com.tr/Karaca-Hat%C4%B1r-Makinesi-Kahvesi-Filtre/dp/B08BFGQYZ3?th=1
With Metal Cover: https://www.homend.com.tr/urun/homend-x-jumbo-joy-1884h-siyah-turk-kahve-makinesi?srsltid=AfmBOopSRnJK9HAj8n2LfFIQ0-BK0YN8RfXzWeNhnhXJ1dQQvC06cadH
Facelift:Plastic Cover: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-hatir-koz-turk-kahve-makinesi-kirmizi-5-fincan-kapasiteli-bol-kopuklu
One Of The First Released: https://www.fakir.com.tr/kaave-steel-turk-kahvesi-makinesi-silver-stone?_gl=1*rxhlgy*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc3MTA2NDYzNy4xNzcyNjEwMjgz*_ga_76GSJ5JQT6*czE3NzI2MTAyODMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzI2MTAzMDIkajQxJGwwJGgzMzYyODk5NTE.
Milky: https://www.emsan.com.tr/urun/homend-pottoman-milk-in-874h-krem-metal
Diamond: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-hatir-hups-quartz-turk-kahve-makinesi-swiss
Filter Coffee: https://www.karaca.com/urun/just-coffe--aroma-2-in-1-filtre-kahve-ve-cay-demleme-makinesi-bej
o Hand blender
Links,
Hand Blender: https://www.trendyol.com/arzum/rozino-ar-1156-el-blender-seti-1000-watt-guc-arzum-rozino-kirmizi-p-456614730
Hand Blender with Metal Cover ): https://www.trendyol.com/arzum/ar1157-s-forte-1000w-tetikli-calistirma-5-fonksiyonlu-multi-blender-seti-siyah-p-674362059
● From concept to release, took part in various roles in a brand-new and innovative airfryer product with a steam cooking function for Philips. Initially assigned to the Mechanical Design team, and later, the role of Industrialization Engineer was added. Midway through the project, also took on project management responsibilities. In the final stages, supported NPI efforts at the factory and handed over the completed project to the newly formed internal Project and R&D team. Meanwhile, during the ownership transition of Philips Home Appliances, actively participated in communication between the new internal teams, the former Philips group, and the new owner Versuni (China-based).(Released in Malaysia)
Link: https://www.philips.com.hk/en/c-p/NX0950_88/air-cooker-air-cooker-series-3000
● Developed a wide single-drawer airfryer derivative of the existing two-drawer product. Design finalized, prototyped, and successfully industrialized. Provided consultancy support during production ramp-up after relocation.
Link: https://www.karaca.com/urun/karaca-air-pro-cook-x-refika-9l-airfryer
●Philips Airfryer XXL, one of the first and most well-known models in the global airfryer market. This link:
https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-ho/cooking/airfryer-xxl
shows the US(digital-controlled) version: HD9650/90.
There were also EU, UK, MEA and manuel-controlled models — each requiring adaptation to different regional standards and mechanical interfaces.
o Reviewed 2D and 3D data provided by Philips and created detailed bills of materials (BOMs).
o Provided technical support in mechanical design, GD&T, and GR&R throughout the development phase.
o Designed and supported the manufacturing of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for mass production during the industrialization stage.
o Resolved a critical post-release quality issue shortly after production began, which had triggered product returns and market withdrawal risks in key regions. Successfully implemented the solution, contributing to recovery of sales volume and further expansion into new markets.
o Coordinated training and development activities in collaboration with the Philips team.
o Implemented safety improvements and took corrective/preventive actions, including poka-yoke applications, to eliminate critical risks and project showstoppers during launch.
o Collaborated on PLM activities and contributed to the introduction of alternative, more sustainable materials — helping reduce costs and environmental impact.