Şafak Arslan

Chemical Engineer with hands-on experience in quality management systems, laboratory operations, and international product certification in PE100 pipe and fittings manufacturing. Leading the BORFİTLAB test laboratory and TÜRKAK (ISO/IEC 17025) accreditation processes; performing large-scale production data analyses for root cause identification and developing an inhouse digital QMS platform adopted company-wide. Data-driven, with a strong focus on process digitalization and continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance Engineer / Laboratory Technical Supervisor at Turan Makina Borfit Plastik Boru Sistemleri A.Ş. (2024-08 – Present)

• Laboratory leadership: Full accountability for BORFİTLAB test laboratory operations and the integrity, reliability, and traceability of all test results across a 33-machine injection molding plant.
• Audit management: End-to-end management of TÜRKAK (ISO/IEC 17025), customer, and certification body audits, ensuring audit readiness and sustained compliance.
• QMS development: Continuous development and restructuring of the Quality Management System in line with ISO standards, with a focus on risk-based thinking and operational excellence.
• Digitalization: Designed and deployed an in-house digital QMS platform (Python/FastAPI) covering document control, calibration tracking, and audit trail.
• Data analysis: In-depth production data analyses identifying machine- and raw material lot-based nonconformity patterns; findings presented to senior management and converted into corrective actions.
• FMEA: Built a plant-wide FMEA covering 33 injection molding machines and all product groups, integrated with real process data.
• International certification: Managed WRAS (UK), PZH (Poland), and SABER (Saudi Arabia) product certification processes, including technical correspondence in English.
• Export documentation: Prepared welding qualification documents (BPS, WQT, Weld Map) and inspection & test plans for export projects under third-party (RINA) inspection.
• CAPA & KPIs: Lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes for nonconformities; establish and monitor quality KPIs and manage equipment lifecycle and calibration strategies.

Laboratory Intern at Turan Makina - Borfit (2023-11 – 2023-12)

• Followed the end-to-end production process of PE pipes across all diameters.
• Carried out the required analyses and measurements of produced pipes and fittings together with the quality control laboratory team.
• Became familiar with quality control workflows and test equipment used in polyethylene pipe manufacturing.

Engineering Intern at Ersem Plastik ve Granül Ltd. Şti. (2022-07 – 2022-09)

• Took an active role in all stages of plastic granule production, including cleaning, size reduction, and granulation of plastic components.
• Performed laboratory quality control tests on granulated plastic products and reported results to the production team.
• Gained hands-on experience in polymer recycling processes and raw material quality requirements.

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering – Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2018-09 – 2023-07)