Berker Kantar
About Berker Kantar
Berker Kantar is a Design Manager at Northvolt, specializing in new factories. He has a diverse background in engineering and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Ford Otosan and Honda Türkiye.
Current Role at Northvolt
Berker Kantar currently serves as the Design Manager for New Factories at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing the design aspects of new manufacturing facilities, contributing to the company's mission of sustainable battery production. He is based in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Before his current position, Berker Kantar worked at Northvolt as a Continuous Improvement Leader for three months in 2022. He also held the role of Factory Layout Engineer from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on optimizing factory layouts to enhance operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Berker Kantar earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from Özyeğin Üniversitesi, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education at Technische Universität Graz, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Production Science and Management from 2016 to 2019.
Professional Experience in Turkey
Berker Kantar has diverse experience in the engineering field, having worked at various companies in Turkey. His roles included an internship at Honda Türkiye A.Ş. in 2014, a six-month R&D internship at Standard Profil in 2016, and a year-long consultancy position at SELCO Consulting from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as an Undergraduate Project Student at Ford Otosan from 2015 to 2016 and as a TAB Intern at Birleşim Mühendislik from 2014 to 2015.
International Experience
In addition to his work in Turkey, Berker Kantar gained international experience as a Graduate Project Student at ÖBB in Austria from 2018 to 2019. This role contributed to his understanding of global engineering practices and project management in a different cultural context.