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Merve Fayat

Merve Fayat

Electrical And Electronics Engineer
München

Summary

Project-oriented Manufacturing and Electrical/Electronics Engineer with proven experience leading cross-functional teams, coordinating R&D and production activities, and managing projects from concept through industrialization and release. Skilled in planning, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and risk management within aerospace and electronics industries. Adept at driving projects across their full lifecycle — from feasibility and design reviews (PDR/CDR) to production, verification, and product launch.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical & Avionics)

Deutsche Aircraft
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed coordination between the Design Organization and production teams during test aircraft projects, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to project milestones.
  • Led cross-functional alignment for the Alternative Landing Gear Project, preparing job orders, monitoring schedules, supporting the Maintenance Organization, and facilitating installation activities.
  • Defined delivery specifications for suppliers and validated their manufacturing readiness, acting as technical focal point to ensure on-time ramp-up.
  • Oversaw process planning and factory layout improvements to optimize efficiency and meet program targets.

Manufacturing Engineer

Mynaric Laser GmbH
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated new product introduction (NPI) projects, conducting DFM reviews and collaborating with R&D, production, and quality to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
  • Managed cross-functional meetings to resolve production issues, implement corrective actions, and introduce new processes.
  • Tracked project deliverables related to yield, cycle time, and quality metrics; reported progress to senior management.

R&D Hardware Engineer

Samsung Electronics
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Acted as project lead engineer for multiple smartphone models, managing the full lifecycle from PCBA production through assembly, testing, and market launch.
  • Participated actively in PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review), ensuring design requirements were met and risks mitigated.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental teams (R&D, production, suppliers, and quality) to deliver prototypes, execute validation tests, and prepare for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Monitored schedules, identified risks, and ensured timely product release in line with business targets.

Process Engineer

Xiaomi
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supported introduction of new phone assembly lines, monitoring MES stations and troubleshooting production processes.
  • Coordinated with design and production engineers to implement process improvements and reduce rework.
  • Prepared documentation, trained technicians, and ensured alignment with project timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Altinbas University
Istanbul, Türkiye
07-2020

Skills

Project Management

5S methodology

Cross-functional teamwork

Process development

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision-making

Analytical thinking

Software

MES

SAP

PLM

Jira

MS Project

Certification

Space Application Electronics Hardware Addendum to IPC-J-STD-001

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical & Avionics)

Deutsche Aircraft
05.2024 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer

Mynaric Laser GmbH
07.2022 - 05.2024

R&D Hardware Engineer

Samsung Electronics
07.2021 - 07.2022

Process Engineer

Xiaomi
07.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Altinbas University
Merve FayatElectrical And Electronics Engineer