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Mechanical Engineer and Software Developer with expertise spanning structural analysis (CAD/FEA), precision manufacturing, and mobile application engineering (React Native, Expo).

location_on Balikesir, Turkey

mail tarikkacet@gmail.com

phone (+90) 554 141 41 82

Technical Skills

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CAD / CAM Engineering

Parametric 3D solid modeling, mechanical assemblies, and GD&T technical drawings.

SolidWorks AutoCAD GD&T

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FEA & Analysis

Finite Element Analysis, structural dynamics, and simulation.

ANSYS MATLAB

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Metrology & QC

DIN/ISO dimensional calibration, OES spectrometry, and root cause analysis.

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Industrial Fabrication

Direct manufacturing experience utilizing CNC machining, milling, lathe, casting, and welding.

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Mobile & Software Dev

Cross-platform mobile apps, native hardware sensors, micro-SaaS architecture.

React Native Expo JavaScript Python

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Operational Context

Technical Documentation

Root Cause Analysis

Design Validation

Sponsorship Negotiations

Experience & Projects

TEKNOFEST

Vertical Landing Rocket Project

Roket9 Team — 1st Place Winner

/ Secured 1st Place at the prestigious TEKNOFEST Vertical Landing Rocket Competition structurally.
/ Directed the structural analysis and mechanical design utilizing CAD and FEA tools (static, transient dynamic, modal) to guarantee structural integrity under extreme dynamic loads.
/ Spearheaded the end-to-end manufacturing workflows for rocket components and landing mechanisms while successfully conducting sponsorship negotiations.

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2026 (JUN — JUL)

R&D Engineering Intern

E.C.A. Valfsel Valves Inc. · Manisa, Turkey

/ Executed hydrostatic pressure, thermal endurance, and mechanical lifecycle validation tests on fluid control valves compliant with ISO/EN standards.
/ Diagnosed failure modes, analyzed leakage causes, and collaborated with CAD design teams to optimize sealing performance and mechanical durability.
/ Prepared comprehensive engineering test reports documenting operational tolerances and valve lifecycle metrics.

2026 (APR — MAY)

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Metrology)

Kasan Precision Tools · Izmir, Turkey

/ Conducted high-precision calibration workflows and dimensional inspections aligned with German DIN/ISO standards.
/ Verified GD&T parameters (runout, concentricity, perpendicularity, flatness) using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and toolmaker microscopes.
/ Generated calibration certificates and quality assurance documentation for precision industrial measurement tools.

2024 (JUN)

Casting Engineering Intern

Özen Casting Industry (Özen Döküm A.Ş.) · Balikesir, Turkey

/ Monitored the entire casting production cycle—encompassing melting, pouring, and solidification—strictly conforming to high technical standards.
/ Conducted precise chemical composition analysis utilizing Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) to ensure material integrity and performed QC inspections.
/ Assisted engineering teams with gating system efficiencies, contributing heavily to root cause analysis to reduce scrap.

2022 (JUN — JUL)

Manufacturing Workshops Intern

Dokuz Eylül University · Izmir, Turkey

/ Operated milling, lathe, and conventional machinery to correctly manufacture heavy components in direct compliance with provided 2D blueprints.
/ Performed manual arc welding (SMAW/MIG), oxy-acetylene flame cutting, and precision sheet metal forming according to engineering drawings.

Education

2020 – 2026

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Dokuz Eylül University

Anabin H+ (EU Recognized) · EQF Level 6

Focus on FEA, Machine Elements, Fluid Dynamics, and Manufacturing.

Thesis: Design, Structural Modeling, and FEA Simulation of Vertical Landing Rocket Systems.

Languages

Turkish Native

English C1 / Professional

German A2 / Elementary

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