Tugce Duran

Electrical & Electronics Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Turkey across project engineering, CAPEX investment projects, production planning, maintenance management, cross-functional coordination, and beverage packaging operations within FMCG manufacturing environments. Experienced in supporting PET bottle filling, shrink wrapping, palletising, secondary packaging, production line optimization, and packaging engineering activities. Skilled in full project lifecycle management including budgeting, cost control, scheduling, supplier coordination, risk management, technical documentation, and KPI reporting using SAP and MS Project.

Experienced in project scheduling, milestone tracking, critical path monitoring, and project performance reporting aligned with Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) principles in industrial environments. Completed three years of study in Australia and gained international industry experience as a Project Engineer at Nestlé Australia. Seeking to contribute to engineering and project management roles by delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and successful project outcomes.

Project Engineer at Nestlé Australia (2024-06 – 2024-12)

• Managed CAPEX projects from initiation through execution and close-out.
• Developed project scope, requirements and technical specifications.
• Prepared project budgets, cost forecasts and WBS structures.
• Performed budget tracking and variance analysis against approved cost baselines.
• Coordinated contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitored project schedules and ensured milestone achievement.
• Performed project scheduling, milestone tracking, and progress monitoring using structured project planning tools (MS Project).
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation actions.
• Managed procurement requests and purchase requisitions through SAP.
• Maintained project documentation, technical drawings and engineering records.
• Reported project performance, budget status and schedule progress to Engineering Management.
• Supported packaging and production aluminum can line engineering activities, including FAT/SAT optimization initiatives, to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Contributed to project KPI tracking, reporting, and coordination aligned with QCD objectives.

Project & Production Planning Specialist at Aqua Ana Beverage (2017-06 – 2022-10)

• Coordinated production line investment and installation projects.
• Managed supplier communication and project execution activities.
• Supported project planning, scheduling and resource coordination.
• Tracked project timelines, deliverables and implementation milestones.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking systems for multiple concurrent industrial projects.
• Conducted KPI monitoring, operational reporting and performance analysis.
• Supported packaging line capacity improvements, changeovers, and production planning activities.
• Participated in commissioning and optimization of packaging equipment to improve line performance and reduce downtime.
• Monitored production costs, operational efficiency and waste reduction projects.
• Reported project and operational performance directly to senior management.
• Supported ISO quality management and continuous improvement activities.
• Supported project controls activities including schedule tracking, risk identification, and delivery performance monitoring.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Aslanoba Food Industry (2013-10 – 2016-05)

• Prepared technical specifications and supplier evaluations for engineering projects.
• Managed project schedules, cash flow tracking and implementation activities.
• Created annual maintenance plans through SAP PM.
• Worked with UHT and aseptic processing systems, ensuring process parameter control, sterilization validation, and stable operation of production lines.
• Coordinated maintenance planning and service engineer scheduling for Tetra Pak production lines.
• Prepared investment asset files and coordinated with finance teams.
• Supported ISO 22000, ISO 9001 Quality Systems, HACCP, OSHA, TPM and 5S initiatives.
• Managed maintenance planning and spare parts tracking.
• Prepared budget and energy efficiency reports.
• Supported industrial planning and scheduling activities including maintenance planning coordination and production line downtime optimization.

Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management – ILSC Australia (2025 – 2026)

Diploma in Project Management – Lexis Australia (2023 – 2025)

B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Eskisehir Osmangazi University (2008 – 2013)