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Sanem U.

Aerospace & Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in CATIA V5, Tooling & Fixture Design, and GD&T.

Bursa, Turkey

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34,242 / 149,082

Skill pts: 5

3D Modeling BOM CATIA V5 GD&T Drawing Technical Documentation

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About

I am an Aerospace Engineer and Design Engineer with hands-on experience in high-precision tooling and fixture design for major defense and aerospace programs. Currently working on TUSAŞ aircraft projects (including KAAN, HÜRJET, ANKA, and HÜRKUŞ), I specialize in translating complex engineering requirements into production-ready mechanical solutions. Core Capabilities & Technical Skills:
• CAD & Modeling: Advanced CATIA V5, 2D Technical Drawings, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor
• Tooling & Fixtures: Aerospace Manufacturing Fixtures, Machining/Assembly Tooling, Design-for-Production
• Engineering & Quality: GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), BOM Preparation, AS9100 Quality Standards, TTDS (Tooling Design Standards)
• Structural Analysis: ANSYS Structural (FEA), ANSYS Fluent (CFD), Stress Analysis & Technical Reporting
• Materials: Titanium Alloys, High-Strength Steel, Aluminum Alloys, Aerospace Composites
I am open to contract, freelance, and remote CAD design, tooling, and 3D modeling opportunities worldwide. Feel free to reach out to discuss your project requirements!

Experience

Design Engineer (Tooling & Fixture Design) Ottonom · Full-time Feb 2026 – Present 8 mos Bursa, Türkiye • Design manufacturing tooling and assembly fixtures exclusively for TUSAŞ defense and aerospace aircraft programs (KAAN, ANKA, HÜRJET, HÜRKUŞ).
• Develop advanced 3D tooling models in CATIA V5 and generate comprehensive 2D technical drawings for manufacturing.
• Apply TTDS (TUSAŞ Tooling Design Standards - aligned with Boeing & Airbus criteria) and AS9100 quality guidelines throughout the design lifecycle.
• Implement GD&T principles, prepare detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials), and release engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure designs strictly align with production constraints and aerospace quality standards.
• Work with high-performance materials including titanium alloys, high-strength steel, aluminum alloys, and aerospace composites.

Education

Middle East Technical University Aerospace Engineer, AEROSPACE 2017 – 2026

Other experience

Structural Analysis Engineering Intern at FE-TECH - Innovative Engineering Solutions • Executed finite element analysis (FEA) workflows using ANSYS Structural for aerospace and mechanical components.
• Assessed structural integrity, safety factors, and stress distributions under complex load cases.
• Generated technical analysis reports covering mesh convergence, boundary conditions, and design optimization.
• Assisted with CAD drawing updates and design revisions based on FEA feedback.

Licenses & Certifications

Radio & Aviation Communication Certificate Zafer Guder Aviation Aug 2022 – Present
Commercial UAV Pilot Certificate Zafer Guder Aviation Aug 2022 – Present