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I’m a hardware design consultant helping early-stage physical products move into stable, repeatable production. By early-stage, I mean products with some technical foundation already in place: a defi... Read more

I’m a hardware design consultant helping early-stage physical products move into stable, repeatable production. By early-stage, I mean products with some technical foundation already in place: a defined product direction, working prototype, MVP, pilot build, field-trial unit, or first production version. I’m most useful when the next challenge is clarifying what the product must do, how it should behave, how it will be validated, and what needs to change before manufacture. Many teams can build a prototype that works once. Fewer can prepare that product for manufacturability, reliability, supplier handover, and scale. That’s where I focus. I support founders, startups, and engineering teams with: • Product specification and requirements definition • MVP development, prototyping, and validation • Hardware system behaviour and design validation • Cross-functional development with mechanical, electronics, firmware, software, and supplier teams • Prototype-to-production transition • Design for Manufacture (DFM) • Manufacturing readiness reviews • Supplier coordination and tooling review • Reliability troubleshooting and failure analysis • Production ramp preparation I’ve developed products from concept through MVP, validation, production, and post-production support, including products that moved from early deployed units to thousands in the field and were improved through real-world reliability feedback. If you need senior hardware/product development judgement before committing more development time, tooling spend, supplier decisions, or production effort, I can help reduce costly redesigns, reliability issues, supplier delays, and avoidable production mistakes.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the OEM and ODM home appliance industry, gained entirely at a globally recognized leading manufacturer. Experienced in guiding pro... Read more

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the OEM and ODM home appliance industry, gained entirely at a globally recognized leading manufacturer. Experienced in guiding products through all phases from concept design to mass production with a focus on mechanical design, DFM/DFA, and industrialization (NPI). Contributed significantly to the development and launch of the Philips Airfryer XXL in 2017, one of the earliest and most influential products in its category. Took dual responsibility as mechanical designer and NPI engineer, and was instrumental in solving critical ramp-up challenges that stabilized production and strengthened the Philips-Ernamaş collaboration. Later, led the mechanical design of the company’s ODM airfryer, followed by multiple facelifted models for local brands. Also played a cross-functional role in the Philips Air Steam Fryer project, managing communication across design, manufacturing, and global stakeholders during key project phases. In addition to these large-scale projects, provided targeted mechanical design support for various appliances including coffee machines, hand blenders, and mixers, especially during validation, prototyping, and tooling phases. Recognized for problem ownership, cross-disciplinary coordination, and delivering functional, manufacturable solutions under pressure. In total, I’ve taken part in the design or release of over 25 products, from airfryers to small domestic appliances, across both OEM and ODM collaborations.

Process Improvement Engineer | CAD Specialist | Lean Manufacturing Expert I'm a Process Improvement Engineering Manager with a strong background in mechanical engineering technology and over a decade... Read more

Process Improvement Engineer | CAD Specialist | Lean Manufacturing Expert I'm a Process Improvement Engineering Manager with a strong background in mechanical engineering technology and over a decade of hands-on experience driving efficiency in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. I specialize in Lean Six Sigma principles, 3D modeling, fixture design, and production workflow optimization. Core Skills: 2D & 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks, DXF for laser/CNC/plasma) Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Implementation Process Mapping & SOP Development VBA Automation in Excel for Scheduling & Reporting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Fixture Development Highlights: Led Kaizen events reducing lead times by 30%+ Built automation tools to optimize $1M+ in annual laser cutting jobs Designed custom fixtures that improved weld accuracy and reduced setup time by 40% Managed cross-functional teams to execute plant-wide layout improvements I bring both creative engineering and operational grit to the table. Whether you're looking to improve your shop’s workflow, automate processes, or get high-quality CAD designs ready for production — I’ve got you covered. Let’s make your process better, faster, and smarter.