Solidworks
Elif Kılıç
Director Of Product Management MCU NA
Manchester,NH
Summary
I am a dedicated and results-oriented professional with a diverse regional background in the automotive industry. Over the course of my 10-year career, I have honed the ability to make strategic decisions for my company. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality work and exceeding expectations. My strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a talent for building productive working relationships, set me apart. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive in fast-paced environments. I am passionate about continual learning and professional development, which I believe are crucial for driving success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director of Product Management MCU North America
Vibracoustic NA LP.
11.2023 - Current
- Cross- Functional lead to secure profitability of product group MCU regional and globally through the identification and execution of all relevant (cross functional) tasks (incl. Application Engineering, Process engineering, Product engineering, Material Development, Quality improvement and Plant related measurements)
- Define and execute global product group MCU strategy to ensure long-term sustainable and profitable growth
- Secure successful development and launch of all MCU projects within the region for all MCU products and support running MCU production
- Develop and secure the ongoing organizational development of the product group MCU through the implementation of applicable VC standards and processes
- Align and achieve Target Business Plan with capacity planning in manufacturing plants together with the applicable Application Team and Sales. Support winning target business and substitute lost business by Opportunity Business
- Monitor and assure profitability of all product MCU related projects over lifecycle – contribution margin focus
- Establish as key contact for MCU topics and maintain close relationship which internal stakeholders within VC Matrix structure
- Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders as well as the customers in case of product related escalations
- Lead, develop and coach all product group MCU related stakeholders to achieve maximum effectiveness and best-in-class results by making best use of available resources
- Ensure effective communication within the project team and towards the organization
- Secure and align global MCU capacity footprint
- Establishment and execution of regional product group MCU Improvement roadmap
- Perform project categorization for new MCU projects
- Secure execution of projects in line with VC procedures (APQP/ Defined Project management tool)
- Take full responsibility for the project results in terms of quality, cost and timing in all phases of the project from RFQ to EOP in alignment with the customer responsible Application Team
- Lead RFQ phase and support product and process development
- Launch projects/products in alignment with the customer
- Support running production and manufacturing robustness
- Manage change management and realize VA/VE ideas
- Report project status
Director of Product Management MCU APAC
Vibracoustic Wuxi Vibration And Isolator
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Define and execute global product group MCU strategy to ensure long-term sustainable and profitable growth
- Secure successful development and launch of all MCU projects within the region for all MCU products and support running MCU production
- Develop and secure the ongoing organizational development of the product group MCU through the implementation of applicable VC standards and processes
- Align and achieve Target Business Plan with capacity planning in manufacturing plants together with the applicable Application Team and Sales.
- Support winning target business and substitute lost business by Opportunity Business
- Monitor and assure profitability of all product MCU related projects over lifecycle
- Establish as key contact for MCU topics and maintain close relationship which internal stakeholders within VC Matrix structure
- Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders as well as the customers in case of product related escalations
- Lead, develop and coach all product group MCU related stakeholders to achieve maximum effectiveness and best-in-class results by making best use of available resources
- Ensure effective communication within the project team and towards the organization
- Secure and align global MCU capacity footprint
- Establishment and execution of regional product group MCU Improvement roadmap
- Perform project categorization for new MCU projects
- Secure execution of projects in line with VC procedures (APQP/Defined Project Management Tool)
- Take full responsibility for the project results in terms of quality, cost and timing in all phases of the project from RFQ to EOP in alignment with the customer responsible Application Team
- Lead RFQ phase and support product and process development
- Launch projects/products in alignment with the customer
- Support running production and manufacturing robustness
- Manage change management and realize VA/VE ideas
- Report project status
Heaf of Aplication Team CV APAC
Vibracoustic Wuxi Vibration And Isolator
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Define and execute global customer strategy to win new business and to ensure long-term sustainable and profitable growth
- Manage APAC Application Team commercial vehicle to successfully launch projects/products to customer and support running production
- Define and execute global customer strategy
- Align and achieve Target Business Plan together with Sales by winning target business and substitute lost business by Opportunity business ensure long-term sustainable and profitable growth
- Monitor and assure profitability of all customer related projects over lifecycle
- Establish as key contact for customer's Engineering team and maintain close relationship
- Ensure effective communication to the customer
- Lead, develop and coach your Application Team to achieve maximum effectiveness and best-in-class results by making best use of available resources
- Ensure effective communication within the project team and towards the organization
- Perform project categorization for new projects
- Execute projects in line with VC procedures (APQP/Defined Project Management Tool)
- Take full responsibility for the project results in terms of quality, cost and timing in all phases of the project from RFQ to EOP
- Lead RFQ phase and support product and process development
- Launch projects/products in alignment with the customer
- Support running production and manufacturing robustness
- Manage change management and realize VA/VE ideas
- Report project status
Application Engineer
Vibraocustic CV Air Springs Gemlik
12.2015 - 02.2021
- Win new business from customer, successfully launch products/execute projects in line with defined project management tools on time, quality and on budget, support running production
- Realize acquisition of target projects in cooperation with Sales including technical presentations at customers
- Monitor and assure profitability of respective projects over lifecycle through change management
- Establish as key contact for customer's Engineering team and maintain close relationship
- Build up and develop relationship to relevant technical functions at the customer and support customer engineering to ensure customer satisfaction and to enable long-term sustainable growth
- Manage assigned projects according Vibracoustic procedure (APQP/Defined Project Management Tool)
- Take full responsibility for the project results in terms of quality, cost and timing in all phases of the project from RFQ to EOP
- Ensure effective communication within the project team - Execute regular project reviews (internal/external) and report on project status
- Running production: Support problem-solving of serial production quality issues
- Support VA/VE activities in line with AT targets
- Support running production and manufacturing robustness
- Manage change management and realize VA/VE ideas
Project Engineer
Demircioglu Group
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
Quality Assurance Engineer
BPlas
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Develop and implement quality assurance plans and procedures for new projects and serial production
- Participate in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to define and optimize processes to meet quality objectives.
Conduct process capability studies and implement process control measures. - Perform regular quality audits and inspections of production processes and finished products.
- Identify non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead problem-solving activities using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis to identify root causes of quality issues.
- Develop and implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence of quality issues
- Work with suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and support them in implementing improvement plans.
- Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier quality performance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation, including Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions.
- Generate regular quality reports and metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries and concerns.
- Collaborate with customers to resolve quality issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide training and guidance to team members and production staff on quality standards and best practices.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in quality assurance techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Web Desing And Coding
Anadolu University
Eskisehir,Turkiye 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Balikesir University
Balikesir,Turkiye 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bursa Anadolu Lisesi
Bursa, Turkiye 05.2001 -
Skills
Product Launches
Data-driven decision-making
Product Lifecycle Management
Competitive Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Microsoft Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-Making
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Storytelling
Project Management
Minitab
MS Excel
MS Power Point
Leadership
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Schedule Management
Work flow planning
Project Scheduling
Scope Management
PPAP
APQP
SPC
MSA
FMEA
Software
Autocad
Minitab
Visual Basic Coding
T-SQL
MS Office
3D Studio Max
Certification
Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations (IBM) / Coursera
Interests
Playing Saxophone
Dancing Salsa
Knitting & Crochet
3D Printing
Reading
Travelling
Swimming
Learning new things
Timeline
Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations (IBM) / Coursera
12-2024
Director of Product Management MCU North America
Vibracoustic NA LP.
11.2023 - Current
Freudenberg Individual Leadership Development Program / Freudenberg Group
10-2023
Director of Product Management MCU APAC
Vibracoustic Wuxi Vibration And Isolator
03.2023 - 11.2023
Finance for Non-financial professionals / University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
01-2023
Effective problem-solving and decision-making / University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
07-2022
Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning / Rice University / Coursera
07-2022
Heaf of Aplication Team CV APAC
Vibracoustic Wuxi Vibration And Isolator
02.2021 - 03.2023
DEUTSCHKURSE A1 / TÜRKISCH-DEUTSCHER KULTURVEREIN e.v. BURSA
09-2017
Application Engineer
Vibraocustic CV Air Springs Gemlik
12.2015 - 02.2021
Project Engineer
Demircioglu Group
03.2014 - 11.2015
Quality Assurance Engineer
BPlas
04.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Web Desing And Coding
Anadolu University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Balikesir University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bursa Anadolu Lisesi
05.2001 -