Automotive Plastics Process Engineer | Lean & Improvement

Magna International; İzmit; On-site; TRY 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Kocaeli, Turkey, is seeking a Process Engineer to design cost-effective production processes for plastic injection and molding. You will develop process docs, support shop floor layout, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and adherence to specs.

We value a university degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering, 2+ years in automotive plastics, and strong English. Travel domestically and abroad is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in plastic injection and plastic molding in automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection technology, failure modes, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Identify production needs and design cost-effective processes for new products.
• Develop and update process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
• Ensure product and process quality meets specifications.
• Assist in shop floor layout, assembly tooling, and workflow optimization.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities.
• Support machinery/equipment installation and process validation.
• Train production staff on new processes and technologies.
• Analyze production performance and propose efficiency/cost improvements.

Skills

Plastic injection technology

English language

Education

University degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

5S

SMED

Lean

Job description

Magna Exteriors in Kocaeli, Turkey, is seeking a Process Engineer to design cost-effective production processes for plastic injection and molding. You will develop process docs, support shop floor layout, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and adherence to specs.

We value a university degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering, 2+ years in automotive plastics, and strong English. Travel domestically and abroad is required.