Caner BORAL

Assistant Design Engineer Design Engineer Senior Design Engineer Design Leader Chassis Systems Unit Manager

(2011 – 2012)
Projects: Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (Malaysia), Tracked Amphibious Vehicle (Turkey)

• Designed the trim vane for a wheeled amphibious vehicle, meeting the performance requirements of the Malaysian government.
• Conducted structural design and analysis in compliance with amphibious vehicle specifications.
• Coordinated with other design groups on hydraulic system interfaces.
• Provided hands-on support during prototype manufacturing and supervised assembly.
• Delivered engineering support through the serial production phase.
• Designed and integrated the bilge pump system for a medium-weight tracked amphibious vehicle for the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries.
• Performed system-level analysis for water extraction requirements and selected pump and piping components.
• Supported manufacturing, assembly, and prototype validation.

(2012 – 2014)
Projects: Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (Malaysia), Tracked Amphibious Vehicle (Turkey)

• Led integration of the self-recovery winch system, including component selection, supplier coordination, trade-off studies, and structural integration.
• Supported prototype assembly, conducted verification testing, and assisted during serial production.
• Designed the water propulsion system for a tracked amphibious vehicle, from component selection to system integration and validation.
  Performed cost-effectiveness trade-off studies and collaborated with foreign suppliers.
  Worked with Istanbul Technical University (İTU) for scaled model testing and analysis validation.
• Developed the mounting structure for water propulsion units and supported system assembly.
• Participated in the design and integration of the brake system, including analysis supervision and end-of-line testing procedures.
• Contributed to the design of the Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) and pneumatic system, ensuring compatibility with brake, driveline, and suspension subsystems.
• Created verification procedures and supported prototype assembly and testing.
• Took part in the concept design phase for a recovery variant, conducting trade-off studies and hydraulic interface evaluations for winch and crane systems.

(2014 – 2016)
Projects: Medium Tracked Vehicle (Turkey), Pars 3 Wheeled Vehicle

• Researched and documented suspension system design methodologies to establish internal design standards.
• Supported the design, assembly, and testing of suspension systems for amphibious tracked vehicles.
• Began leading a team of design engineers, initially focused on developing the suspension system for the Pars 3 next-generation wheeled vehicle.
• Led design of the suspension system, including component selection, system-level design, and performance analysis.

(2016 – 2017)
Project: New Generation Wheeled Vehicle (Pars 3)

• Directed design activities for multiple critical vehicle systems, including:
  Suspension System: Oversaw full design lifecycle, from requirements to validation.
  Steering System: Led development to ensure agile maneuverability under varied conditions.
  Drivetrain: Managed integration with other subsystems for optimal power transmission.

(2017 – Present)
FNSS Defense Systems

• Led a team of engineers responsible for the design and development of suspension and steering systems for both wheeled and tracked military vehicles.
• Ensured high design quality and technical excellence while delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Played a key role in vehicle-level concept development, contributing to and leading cross-functional design efforts as needed.
• Successfully executed challenging localization and improvement projects, enhancing profitability and sustainability across FNSS defense programs.
• Championed continuous improvement in engineering processes, system integration, and cost-effective solutions without compromising performance.

• Material Science (1 semester)
• Manufacturing Techniques (1 semester)
• Statics (1 semester)

• ME 105 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (2 semesters)
• ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (1 semester)
• ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design (1 semester)