Ali Furkan Akgül
Mechanical Engineer
Machine Design & Analysis · Manufacturing Engineering · M.Sc. Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering
About me
Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in machine design, manufacturing and process improvement, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering. Has carried out end-to-end design work — from concept and sizing to analysis and manufacturing drawings — on servo, hydraulic and pneumatic press systems and a robotic arm, and prepared a 313-sheet manufacturing drawing set for six press machines. Combines GD&T, CNC machining, ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing with the precision, traceability and quality discipline that aerospace manufacturing demands; actively learning CATIA and Siemens NX.
Work experience
09/2026 – Present · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Manufacturing Engineer
Gülsu Makina
- Engineering follow-up for the manufacturing and assembly of press machines and robotic systems.
- Applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles across production and quality control.
- Design and analysis of hydraulic and pneumatic machine systems for manufacturing applications.
- Prepared complete SolidWorks manufacturing drawing sets (assembly, BOM, part drawings, DXF flat patterns) for six presses from 30 t to 1000 t — 313 sheets in total.
- Developing skills in industrial automation and control systems (PLC, sensor and actuator integration).
Business or sector: Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
04/2026 – 07/2026 · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Production Engineer
Teknomelt Teknik Mensucat
- Investigated the root causes of production line downtime as part of process optimisation.
- Implemented Kaizen and 5S on the shop floor to improve line efficiency and reduce waste.
- Participated in on-site ISO 9001 quality management system audits, supporting process compliance verification.
- Contributed to operational excellence through lean manufacturing and line optimisation projects.
Business or sector: Manufacture of textiles (nonwovens)
09/2025 – 07/2026 · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
R&D Engineer / Support Member
Teknomelt Teknik Mensucat
- Contributed to product development projects integrating new technologies into nonwoven fabric solutions.
- Supported the development of new material formulations focused on sustainability and performance.
- Research, data analysis and testing with cross-functional teams; documented findings in technical reports.
- Project management responsibilities including planning, progress tracking and team coordination.
02/2025 – 06/2025 · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Engineering Intern
AK Gıda
- Periodic preventive and predictive maintenance; fault detection and planned interventions.
- Field troubleshooting applying systematic root cause analysis.
- Studied critical process equipment on site: homogenisers, heat exchangers, UHT systems and automatic filling machines.
Business or sector: Manufacture of food products
07/2024 – 11/2024 · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Engineering Intern
KGM Makine
- Practical experience in machining with CNC machines and pneumatic systems.
- Technical drawing interpretation and GD&T; tracked part manufacturing and assembly against technical documentation.
01/2021 – 09/2021 · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Intern
Gülsu Makina
- Conventional and modern machining methods using CNC machines and pneumatic systems; GD&T on technical drawings.
- Applied theoretical engineering knowledge on the shop floor, strengthening analytical problem solving.
Education and training
02/2026 – Present · Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Level in EQF: EQF level 7
09/2019 – 06/2025 · Gaziantep, Türkiye
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Gaziantep University
Level in EQF: EQF level 6 · Fields: machine design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, materials, CAD/CAE
Language skills
Mother tongue(s):Turkish
Other language(s):
| UNDERSTANDING | SPEAKING | WRITING |
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| Listening | Reading | Spoken production | Spoken interaction | |
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| English | B2 | B2 | B2 | B2 | B2 |
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Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
Digital skills
CAD / CAESolidWorks (part, assembly, drawing, simulation) · AutoCAD · FluidSim
CAD / CAM — developingCATIA · Siemens NX · SolidCAM
Automation — developingPLC programming · sensor and actuator integration
Enterprise & officeSAP · Canias ERP · Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Job-related skills
Design & analysisMachine and press design · Structural analysis (FEA) · Hydraulic and pneumatic systems · Mechanism and robotic arm design
ManufacturingCNC machining · Laser cutting · CNC press-brake forming · Plasma cutting (DXF preparation)
Quality & standardsISO 9001 · GD&T · Technical documentation · Root cause analysis
Operations & maintenanceLean manufacturing · Kaizen · 5S · TPM · Preventive and predictive maintenance · Project management
Projects
Servo Press Design — SolidWorks · FEA
3D modelling and assembly design of frame, slide and servo drive train; sizing of load-bearing components; frame strength and stiffness verified by FEA; manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
Hydraulic Press Design — SolidWorks · FluidSim · FEA
Hydraulic cylinder sizing from required press force; hydraulic circuit design and FluidSim simulation; structural analysis of the frame under working load.
Pneumatic Crushing Press Design — SolidWorks · FluidSim
Pneumatic cylinder-driven crushing mechanism; control circuit design and simulation; force and stroke calculations; manufacturing drawings.
Robotic Arm Design & Analysis — SolidWorks · FEA
Link and joint design and kinematic structure; joint torque calculations for actuator selection; structural analysis under load.
Additional information
Military serviceDeferred until 30/06/2029
ReferencesProf. Dr. Necla Kara Toğun — Gaziantep University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Akpolat — Gaziantep University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Contact details available on request.
PortfolioTechnical drawing portfolio of six press machines available on the personal website and on request.