Onur Bıçakcı
About Onur Bıçakcı
Onur Bıçakcı is a Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Engineering/Industrial Management, and has experience in process improvement for aerospace applications.
Work at Rocket Lab
Onur Bıçakcı has been employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab since 2022. He is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where he contributes to the manufacturing processes for the Electron rocket. His role involves hands-on building, testing, and product improvement initiatives. Bıçakcı leads the manufacturing-NPI for the Mars ESCAPADE mission and holds process ownership for orbital welding of spacecraft. He utilizes various methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, PDCA, and Ishikawa to lead scrap and rework reduction projects.
Education and Expertise
Onur Bıçakcı holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from both Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi and Hochschule Aalen. He completed his studies at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi from 2013 to 2018 and at Hochschule Aalen from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Master of Engineering in Engineering/Industrial Management from Bahcesehir University from 2020 to 2022. Bıçakcı has expertise in agile project management and cross-functional team leadership within high-volume manufacturing environments.
Background
Prior to his current role at Rocket Lab, Onur Bıçakcı worked at Bosch in various capacities, including Product Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineering Intern. His tenure at Bosch spanned from 2017 to 2022, during which he gained experience in product quality and manufacturing engineering. He also served as a Research Student at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics for three months in 2017. Bıçakcı was involved with ESTIEM, focusing on European Students Industrial Engineering and Management from 2013 to 2018.
Achievements
At Rocket Lab, Onur Bıçakcı is recognized for his involvement in process and product improvement for the Electron rocket. He leads initiatives aimed at reducing scrap and rework, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing manufacturing efficiency. His leadership in the manufacturing-NPI for the Mars ESCAPADE mission highlights his role in significant aerospace projects. Bıçakcı's educational background and professional experiences contribute to his expertise in manufacturing engineering.