Durmus Cakar
Nürnberg
Summary
Senior Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in product design, R&D, and manufacturing support within international environments. Proven ability to deliver cost-effective, innovative, and manufacturable solutions using Siemens NX and CATIA V5. Strong expertise in product lifecycle management, CAD modeling, Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional team leadership. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Fluent in English (C1), with Intermediate German (B1.2). Open to relocation and international assignments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
BEKO Romania - Washing Machine Factory
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Designed washing machine cabinets and EPS/EPS-free packaging components using Siemens NX in an Industry 4.0 smart factory environment.
- Created and modified mechanical assemblies and maintained design standards.
- Conceptualized, developed, and designed machine parts and subassemblies in Siemens NX.
- Managed cost-saving initiatives and FMEA-based risk analyses.
- Communicated with suppliers and stakeholders to validate and improve technical specifications.
- Executed packaging tests and design validation for transport durability.
- Key Project : Reduced front wall thickness, saving €0.5 per unit across 1.5M units/year.
- Completed Six Sigma projects including "Clinch Optimization" and "New Test Method for EPS-Free Packaging".
Production Engineer (Expat)
Dentas Romania SRL - Molded Fiber Packaging
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported CAD-based process improvements and intercultural collaboration.
- Setup and Commissioning ABB & Kuka robotic systems.
- Applied additive manufacturing for prototype tooling.
Production Senior Specialist
Dentas Paper Inc. - Molded Fiber Packaging
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed prototype trials, operator training, and mold lifecycle system implementation.
Senior Design Engineer
Dentas Paper Inc. - Molded Fiber Packaging
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Delivered over 60 projects from concept to serial production.
- Designed innovative packaging solutions and tooling (molds and fixtures) for consumer products using Siemens NX.
- Spearheaded cost-focused design projects with cross-functional teams.
- Led the IKEA Vidga project (6M units/year from 2015–2023).
- Award-Winning Project : Won 1st Prize in the Vaybe Project Competition (January/2017) as part of the R&D team at Dentas Paper Inc. for the design and integration of the heating plate, sprinkler system, and insulation plate in the Rotary and Electro-Mechanical Driven Thermoformed Molded Pulp Production Machine.
Education
Master of Science -
Pamukkale University
Denizli02-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pamukkale University
Denizli08.2013
Skills
- 3D CAD Tools: Siemens NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- PLM & ERP: Team Center, SAP
- Analysis Tools: Ansys, Minitab
- Manufacturing Technologies: Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Prototyping (FDM, CNC Manufacturing
- CNC Manufacturing: Coordination with CAM teams, Tooling Data Preparation, and Design Transfer (Siemens NX)
- Process Optimization: Six Sigma, FMEA, DFM/DFA, Cost Reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Methodologies
- Technical Documentation: 2D Drawings, BOMs, Design Reports, Test Protocols
- Project Coordination: Customer and Supplier Communication, Design Standardization
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 17/05/1989
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Turkish
Certifications & Training
- German Language Course (B2 – Berufssprachkurs) – Kolping Bildungszentrum, Nürnberg, Ongoing (2025)
Berufsspezifischer Deutschkurs with official attendance certificate (Teilnahmebestätigung) - CATIA V5 Beginner to Advanced – Udemy, 2025
(Key skills: Sheet Metal Design, Part Design, Assembly Design, 2D CAD Drawing, Generative Shape Design, DMU Kinematics) - Six Sigma Green Belt – Beko Romania, 2025
- B1.2 Intensive German Course - DeutschAkademie, 2024
- R&D Project Management – Nova Academy, 2018
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and Internal Auditor – Bureau Veritas, 2018
- Siemens Unigraphics NX CAD Training - Bogazici Software, 2014
(Key skills: Part Design, Assembly Design, 2D CAD Drawing, Sheet Metal Design, Synchronous Modeling)
- CATIA V5 Advanced – OTH Regensburg, 2011
- DAF B1 Level German Course - Regensburg University, 2011
Languages
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Romanian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
BEKO Romania - Washing Machine Factory
12.2023 - 10.2024
Production Engineer (Expat)
Dentas Romania SRL - Molded Fiber Packaging
02.2022 - 11.2023
Production Senior Specialist
Dentas Paper Inc. - Molded Fiber Packaging
08.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Design Engineer
Dentas Paper Inc. - Molded Fiber Packaging
07.2014 - 08.2020
Master of Science -
Pamukkale University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pamukkale University
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