Bedirhan Çakıroğlu
Industrial Designer · Design Engineer
bedirhancakiroglu.com
linkedin.com/in/bedirhanckr
Paderborn, Germany
Professional Summary
Industrial Designer and Design Engineer with experience developing products from concept to production. Skilled in CAD modeling, technical drawings, prototyping, and design for manufacturing. Comfortable working across design, engineering, and production.
Work Experience
Industrial Designer & Design Engineer TUS Metallbau
- Over 150 steel-construction designs realized in production since 2023.
- Design and develop balcony systems, canopies, railings, steel structures and glass facades, ensuring compliance with local engineering and building standards.
- Create 3D models, assemblies and production drawings; formulate BOMs and support material procurement and production scheduling.
- Carry out on-site measurements and incorporate site constraints into CAD models; optimize designs for manufacturing methods, tolerances and assembly.
Industrial Design Intern TUS Metallbau
Design Engineer ITU ROV Team
- Designed watertight enclosures, structural chassis and mechanical mounting systems for ROVs; integrated components with underwater sensors and propulsion systems.
- Designed the external hull of Pioneer MKII, including the nose module and mid-body compartment. Recognized with the TEKNOFEST Design & Presentation Award.
- Represented ITU at the international MATE ROV Competition (Norway), securing 3rd place.
Product Design Intern Robotistan
- Developed Arduino-based educational robotic kits from concept to physical prototypes; designed injection-molded enclosures, snap-fits and mechanical linkages.
- Created product renderings and technical illustrations for assembly manuals.
Education
B.Sc. Industrial Design Istanbul Technical University
Specialized in user-centered product development, product sketching, physical prototyping and CAD modeling. Developed multiple design projects from initial research and ideation to manufacturing preparation.
References
“Bedirhan stands out for his strong commitment to the design process and his exceptional attention to detail. His sketching skills, prototyping ability, and engineering-oriented approach allow him to translate ideas into well-resolved design outcomes with confidence. This combination of technical rigor, perseverance, and openness to learning makes him a promising industrial designer.”Dr. Miray Boğa
Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Iowa State University