Ömer Can Tirak
@mercantirak
System Design Engineer focused on plastic injection-moulding and cross-functional engineering delivery.
What I'm looking for
I’m a System Design Engineer based in Gothenburg, focused on designing and validating plastic components manufactured through injection moulding. At Volvo Cars, I optimized designs for manufacturability, tolerance compliance, and system integration for models including EX40, EX60 and Polestar 7.
I lead technical coordination across design, manufacturing, and quality, partnering with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep deliverables on time and within scope. I also drive continuous improvement of design methodologies and processes using TeamCenterPLM.
Previously, as a Project Leader at Stellantis—FCA, I delivered development and validation of injection-moulded components for Alfa Romeo New Giulia, achieving >20% cost reduction. I performed DFMEA and engineering risk assessments, reducing potential defect risk by 30%, and built strong end-to-end engineering ownership from concept to production-ready solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and validated dozens of injection-moulded plastic components (e.g., housing brackets, appliques, structural covers) for EX40, EX60 and Polestar 7, improving manufacturability, tolerance compliance, and system integration. Led technical coordination across design, manufacturing, and quality, using TeamCenter PLM to drive continuous improvement and deliver on scope.
Led development and validation of plastic injection-moulded components for Alfa Romeo New Giulia, achieving over 20% cost reduction through design optimization and process refinement. Performed DFMEA and engineering risk assessments across Giulia and Maserati programs, reducing potential defect risk by 30% through data-driven design guidance and stakeholder coordination.
Developed production-ready plastic component designs across three vehicle platforms by applying injection-moulding constraints and performing engineering calculations throughout the full design process. Engineered CFRP composite assemblies from concept through production release under complex manufacturing constraints, supporting mechanical design input for manufacturing readiness.
Sales and Design Engineer
Tri-Wall Limited
Feb 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Designed unique structural plastic products focused on injection-moulding feasibility and cost efficiency, expanding the client portfolio by 70% and increasing annual revenue by 11%. Managed end-to-end product development from technical brief to production-ready solutions across 44 customer accounts.
Designed mechanical assemblies to customer specifications and performed engineering analyses to support cost-reduction studies with measurable process and material savings. Collaborated in a multidisciplinary environment to align technical requirements with manufacturing and quality standards.
Education
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Istanbul Technical University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Istanbul Technical University, graduating in January 2024.
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, graduating in June 2017.
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