Merve A.
Aerospace & Mechanical Design Engineer | CATIA V5/V6 Expert – Aircraft Structures & Precision Mech
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Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer
Self-employed · Freelance
Jun 2026 –
Present
2 mos
İstanbul, Türkiye
Providing precision mechanical design, kinematic simulation, and structural analysis services to international
clients across aerospace and high-precision engineering domains. Work encompasses CATIA V5 3D modeling,
DMU Kinematics, FEA, GD&T documentation, and technical reporting in accordance with industry standards. - Structural Analysis and Certification Engineer TCI Aircraft Interiors · Full-time Aug 2024 – Feb 2025 6 mos İstanbul, Türkiye Led certification and structural analysis of aircraft interior components (galleys, windshields, stowages) for Boeing and Airbus programs, ensuring compliance with FAA/EASA regulations. Performed FEM analysis and validated composite material behavior under operational loads, regenerated FEM models from CAD designs, and executed Boeing validation cases. Managed strength testing programs and certification documentation for customer and regulatory approval, completing EASA Part 21J and SHY-SHT 21 certification training.
- Mechanical Design Engineer TEI Engine Industry · Full-time Feb 2023 – May 2024 1 yrs 3 mos İstanbul, Türkiye Part-time engineer responsible for mechanical design and testing of the TS-1400 turboshaft engine compressor module for the GÖKBEY helicopter program. Managed the containment testing program for the compressor shroud including dummy part design, manufacturing coordination, and EASA CS-E compliance verification and executed MRB processes for nonconforming compressor components with full GD&T documentation. Completed Part 21 and SHY-SHT 21 certification training.
Education
- Istanbul Technical University Bechalor's Degree, Aerospace Engineering 2016 – 2022
Other experience
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Lagari Thrust Rocket Team | Teknofest & IREC Competitions
• Led multidisciplinary team to represent Turkey at IREC 2019 as one of only 2 Turkish teams among 110 international competitors.
• Managed complete project lifecycle including design, financing, manufacturing, and testing of sounding rocket.
• Developed two innovative subsystems: pneumatic payload deployment system and remote-initialized avionics package. -
AIAA Space Mission Design Competition
MarSample Mission Design
• Designed complete Mars ice sample return mission architecture within $1M budget constraint.
• Developed trajectory analysis, entry-descent-landing systems, and sample collection mechanisms.
Licenses & Certifications
- EASA Part 21 TCI Aircraft Interiors Dec 2024 – Present
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Area of Expertise
Aerospace Engineering
3D Modeling
Mechanical Drafting
Engineering Design
Injection Molding and Casting
FEA Finite Element Analysis
Sheet Metal Design
3D Solid Modeling
SolidWorks Engineering Services
Image to CAD Conversion Services
CATIA Design Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
Assembly Drawing Services
Prototype Design Engineering
Mechanical CAD Design
3D CAD Translation Services
3D Product Modeling
2D to 3D Modeling
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
German Limited working proficiency
Location
Istanbul, Turkey