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Ozan A.

Senior Design Engineer & Expert in CAD/CAM/CAE Technologies with Extensive Industry Experience

Ankara, Turkey

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244,329 / 133,163

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Bill of Materials (BOM) CAM Mechanical System Design Simulation Solidworks Cam

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About

Senior Design Engineer | CAD/CAM/CAE Specialist | Data-Driven Engineering Professional

I am a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer with a proven track record in executing complex engineering projects from initial concept to final production. I possess expert-level proficiency across a wide range of CAD software, allowing me to adapt seamlessly to any design environment.

My core expertise spans high-precision 3D modeling, advanced CAM programming for manufacturing efficiency, and rigorous CAE simulations (FEA/CFD) to ensure structural integrity and performance optimization.

Key Technical Skills:

CAD/CAM/CAE: Expert-level mastery in diverse 3D modeling, toolpath generation, CNC programming, stress analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermal simulations.
International Standards: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with a broad range of European (EN, DIN, ISO) and American (ASME, ANSI, ASTM) engineering standards, ensuring full compliance across global projects.
Data Analysis & Visualization: Proficient in Tableau for advanced data visualization, dashboard creation, and engineering performance reporting.
Automation & Programming: Skilled in Excel VBA for automating complex engineering calculations, reporting workflows, and data processing tasks.
I bridge the gap between traditional mechanical engineering and modern data-driven decision-making, enabling companies to optimize both their design processes and operational efficiency.

Passionate about solving intricate engineering challenges and delivering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions on a global scale.

Experience

Seniour Mechanical Engineer CONFIDENTIAL · Full-time Aug 2023 – Present 2 yrs 9 mos Türkiye • Hired as a Senior Engineer to contribute to critical projects by leveraging over a decade of hands-on
experience in firearm design, manufacturing, and mechanical systems.

• Played an active role in product improvement and development, combining prior expertise with current
responsibilities across R&D and production-driven environments.

• Acquired advanced knowledge in parametric modeling, spring design and calculations, forging
technologies, and gauge and fixture design by contributing to a range of complex product development
efforts.

• Expanded my CAE capabilities through advanced simulations in ANSYS, conducting structural, fatigue,
and thermal analyses on mechanical components.

• Conducted in-depth studies and implementation practices of key military and quality standards,
focusing on process control, traceability, and compliance from design to inspection and manufacturing.

• Built a deep understanding of military-specific technical documentation and standards, integrating
them into the design, production, and quality management systems in line with NATO and national
regulations.
• Developed Excel VBA-based engineering calculation and analysis tools to automate fatigue analysis, material strength calculations, and design verification processes; simplified complex engineering operations through user-friendly interfaces.
Freelance Mechanical & Product Design Engineer Global Partners · Full-time Sep 2020 – Aug 2022 1 yrs 11 mos Türkiye • Served as a contract design consultant an USA company, developing luxury ergonomic buttstock
systems for professional-grade shotguns. Contributed to subsystem development, ergonomic detailing,
and supported project planning and execution tracking.

• Collaborated with an USA Company on the design, manufacturing, and supply coordination of high
quality industrial recycling containers, focusing on production feasibility and material optimization.

• Provided engineering consultancy to a domestic company as chief technical advisor,
ensuring quality-compliant production and efficient CNC process implementation.

• Led multiple defense projects for a local Turkish firearms manufacturer, where I:

• Developed CO₂ conversion kits for military-grade pistols and rifles intended for safe training
environments.

• Designed and prototyped a new live-fire SMG (submachine gun) platform for tactical applications.

• Gained the opportunity to study and analyze a wide range of military firearms, including AR-15
platforms, AK-45 systems, bolt-action sniper rifles, Gatling-style rotary mechanisms, and M2 Browning
heavy machine guns (anti-aircraft) — enriching my technical knowledge of fire control, mechanical
cycling, and system integration in complex weapon platforms.

• Supported various companies with reverse engineering and 3D CAD services, producing precise and
production-ready digital models of undocumented or legacy parts
R & D Design Engineer Domestic Companies · Full-time Aug 2015 – Aug 2020 5 yrs Türkiye • Began my professional career in a company, where I built a strong foundation in machining and mold
technologies, along with the use of fixtures, tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.

• Actively contributed to the development and production of several airgun projects, ensuring full transition from prototype to production.

• Supported the renovation of shotgun models in the firearms group, focusing on
manufacturability and functional improvements.

• Improved my proficiency in CAD and CAM tools, and gained hands-on experience in BOM preparation,
DFM, DFA (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly), and DVP (Design Verification Plan) processes.

• Collaborated closely with production, mold, and quality departments, providing comprehensive
technical documentation and engineering support

• Expanded my experience with various CAD/CAM platforms, utilizing them to develop complex
mechanical components through advanced surface modeling techniques.

• Gained working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) based on the ASME
Y14.5 standard, applying it effectively in technical drawings and design validation processes.

• Enhanced my knowledge in material selection and behavior, contributing to more robust and reliable
designs in both airgun and firearm systems.

• Played a leading role in the modernization of trigger systems for Puncher series and its variants,
introducing ergonomically optimized and mechanically refined solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless
integration from concept to production.

• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by solving recurring mechanical issues in legacy
products and improving functional performance

• Also appointed as Production Coordinator for sometime,
and led the setup and daily operation of CNC machining and deep drilling departments.

• Supervised a 30-person multidisciplinary team, managing workflow, personnel allocation, and
production quality while providing cross-departmental technical support when needed.

• Took a key role in the design enhancement and mass production of multiple PCP rifle models developed
in collaboration.

• Successfully led and completed in-house development of flagship airgun projects.

• Applied DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process FMEA) techniques for
subsystems and individual components, improving design robustness and process reliability.

• Provided technical leadership across multiple manufacturing principles and units

Education

Hitit University Engineering, Mechanical Engineeering, 3,29 2010 – 2014 Activities and Societies: Aviations&Paragliding Club

Other experience

ERASMUS+ mobility Porto University (2013-2014)

Licenses & Certifications

ANSYS Numesys Aug 2024 – Present
EspritCAM Yenasoft May 2015 – Present
Solidworks Yenasoft May 2015 – Present