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Ömer Can Tirak

@mercantirak

System Design Engineer focused on plastic injection-moulding and cross-functional engineering delivery.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead system/mechanical design and validation for injection-moulded products, partner closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement through structured analysis and PLM-based development.

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

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System Design Engineer

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

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.

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Project Leader

Nov 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 6 months)

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.

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Senior Design Engineer

May 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 6 months)

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.

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Product Engineer

Sep 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 5 months)

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

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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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.

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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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Software and tools used professionally

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