Onur Çelik
Engineering Leader | Battery Pack & Thermal Systems | Powertrain Development Across ICE & EV
- Role
- Senior Engineer - Battery Pack & Power Electronics at FEV North America, Inc.
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Onur Çelik
Engineering leader with 12+ years of experience advancing from traditional powertrain cooling to cutting-edge EV battery technologies. Proven record of delivering cost-optimized, high-performance solutions for global automotive leaders including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, BMW, and Stellantis.Technical Leadership: Expert in battery pack design, HV/LV systems, thermal management, and power electronics integration—successfully transitioned from ICE to xEV powertrain development.Global Impact: Built and led international teams (2 → 35+ engineers), developed manufacturing capabilities across multiple regions, and managed complex global supply chains.Innovation & Results: Drove €3.7M+ in cost optimizations while pioneering next-generation solutions, including solid-state battery initiatives and advanced simulation modeling.Passionate about driving sustainable mobility and ready to take on complex engineering challenges that push the boundaries of automotive and energy technologies.
Experience
Senior Engineer - Battery Pack & Power Electronics
Sep 2023 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US
Leading mechanical and thermal design projects for battery pack and power electronics systems in e-mobility applications, with expertise in advanced packaging solutions, supplier management, and cross-functional team leadership. Driving innovation in electric vehicle powertrain development from concept through production release.Key Achievements: Design Excellence: Leading comprehensive battery pack design including HV & LV systems, thermal management, venting systems, housing, brackets and enclosures, plus power electronics mechanical design Quality Leadership: Managing supplier quality processes including PPAP coordination, BOM management, and change control systems Technical Innovation: Creating advanced CAD solutions using ANSI/ISO standards with GD & T principles and DFM/DFA methodologies Global Collaboration: Coordinating engineering activities with international partners across FEV\'s worldwide networkCore Responsibilities:Technical Leadership - Lead mechanical and thermal design projects for battery packs and power electronics with complete development cycle ownershipAdvanced Design - Execute mechanical packaging solutions for cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cell formats with integrated HV systems, cooling circuits, and electrical connectionsSystems Integration - Execute tolerance stack analysis, bolted joint calculations, DFMEAs, and sealing system design for power electronic enclosures and vehicle integrationQuality & Process Management - Manage supplier relationships, PPAP processes, technical documentation, and production readiness standardsCross-functional Leadership - Lead engineering teams across vehicle integration, modeling & simulation, software, and functional safety disciplines
Education
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor's degree, Aeronautical Engineering
2006 — 2011
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