Doğu Ekin Ergül – Mechanical Engineer, Improvements Specialist

Professional Profile

Mechanical Engineer and Improvements Specialist at MARTUR Fompak International, supporting the global deployment of MFPS, a production system built on the same principles as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), with a focus on production efficiency, loss definition, workplace organization (5S) and continuous improvement. Managing IATF 16949 processes at the Italy plant, including quality management system KPI monitoring, departmental risk analysis and audit readiness, and supporting packaging optimization. Reduced unexplained production losses from around 12% to 3–4% through structured loss definition. Background in automotive seat mechanism design, from concept and CAD to structural validation, including manual and powered swivel units, height adjusters and the government-funded 4S Smart Seat project.

Based in Torino, Italy

Work Experience

Proven track record in continuous improvement, mechanical engineering and project management, delivering measurable results in the automotive industry.

Improvements Specialist

MARTUR Fompak International

Full-Time

Nov 2026 - Present

Torino, Italy

Support the global deployment of MFPS (Martur Fompak International Production Systems), built on the same principles as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), with a focus on production efficiency, loss definition, unexplained losses, workplace organization (5S) and continuous improvement.

Conduct loss analysis studies and define loss types to make production losses transparent and actionable; this work reduced unexplained production losses from around 12% to 3–4%. Manage IATF 16949 processes at the Italy plant, including quality management system KPI monitoring, departmental risk analysis and audit readiness.

Follow up on continuous improvement and workplace organization activities, including 5S, on the FIAT 500 seat assembly line for Stellantis. Also supported packaging optimization in headrest plants: mapped packaging standards and indirect materials per package across in-situ and traditional lines (10+ million units per year for Stellantis, Ford, Audi, Skoda and Dacia), enabling reference-based improvements with 30–40% cost reduction on selected references.

Mechanism Product Development Specialist

MARTUR Fompak International

Full-Time

Dec 2024 - Oct 2026

Torino, Italy

Focusing on the design and development of manual and powered swivel units and height adjusters for automotive seat systems using CATIA V5. Contributing to the 4S Smart Seat project, an Italian government-funded initiative integrating safety and health monitoring features into vehicle seating. Defining test specifications for seat mechanisms to ensure alignment between design requirements and validation criteria. Preparing BOMs alongside cost and scheduling analysis in MS Project. MARTUR produces car seat mechanisms at its Bari, Italy plant.

Manufacturing Specialist

MARTUR Fompak International

Internship

Aug 2022- Oct 2022

Torino, Italy

Documented production incidents, facilitated regulatory compliance, conducted root cause analyses on defects, and organized production samples. Monitored quality checks, including color, weight, and bending, to ensure optimal production standards. Martur produces car seats for Fiat 500 electric in Torino, Italy plant.

Education

Degrees and certifications in the specialized fields of mechanical engineering and project management.

Politecnico di Torino

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical Engineering

Sep 2019 - Sep 2023

Mentora College

English Language

IELTS Academic Preparation

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

Professional Skills

Key competencies across manufacturing excellence, mechanical engineering, project management and software tools.

Manufacturing Excellence

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

Continuous Improvement

Production Efficiency

Loss Analysis

5S & Workplace Organization

IATF 16949

KPI Tracking

Audit Readiness

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Packaging Optimization

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Design

Product Development

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T

Innovative Design

Precision Engineering

Attention to Detail

Industry Standards Compliance

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Cost Optimization

Financial Analysis

Problem-Solving

Risk Assessment

Software & Tools

CATIA V5

DMU Kinematics

SolidWorks

Python

Claude Code

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Languages

Proficient in multiple languages, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.

Turkish

Native or bilingual proficiency

English

Professional working proficiency

Italian

Elementary proficiency

Volunteering

TEMA Volunteer

Tema Vakfı

The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, better known in abbreviated form as TEMA, is a non-governmental organization for reforestation and the protection of natural habitats in Turkey.

Jul 2021 - Present