Body-in-White (BIW) Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Otosan; İzmit; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Koç Pension Foundation

KoçAilem benefits

Flextra program

One-site working model

Job summary

Ford Otosan in Turkey is seeking a BIW Manufacturing Engineer to join the body shop and oversee welding processes, control plans, and specifications for high-volume production. You will be part of a dynamic, learning-focused team in İzmit.

You will coordinate ultrasonic inspection activities, manage changes, and support audits under ISO 9001 and Ford Global Engineering standards while collaborating across functions to reduce costs and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• BIW experience in production/project areas in automotive industry.
• Basic knowledge about automotive production processes and welding methods in body production.
• Self-sufficient and able to lead the ultrasonic team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding processes (spot, gas arc, laser, stud) comply with control plans and specifications.
• Coordinate ultrasonic inspection requests for spot welding control and oversee operator training and calibrations.
• Track running changes and engineering changes; respond to dash/flash reports of weld area issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and drive quality improvements.
• Oversee IMO 9001 and Ford Global Engineering standards, lead audits, and guide relevant teams.

Skills

3D visualization

MS Office

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Materials Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Catia

Ford WERS

Job description

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

What Awaits You in This Role?

• To ensure and control that spot, gas metal arc, laser, stud and nut welding are carried out in accordance with the relevant control plan and specifications.
• To make the necessary equipment requests for spot welding control application with ultrasonic inspection method, to follow up operator training and annual recertification, to organize device calibrations and annual operator correlation studies.
• Keeping track of Running Change and engineering change
• To follow up the periodic destructive testing (teardown) processes, to respond to the flash reports published for the weld areas of inappropriate quality detected during this process and to resolve the problem in accordance with the procedures.
• Working with cross functional teams to reduce costs and lead quality improvement efforts.
• To ensure and control that structural adhesive and NVH sealer processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant control plan and specifications.
• Working in accordance with ISO 9001 and Ford Global Engineering standards, leading audits and directing relevant teams.
• Participating in risk analysis teams in manufacturing operations, complying with occupational health and safety rules, and checking that instructions are followed by employees.
• Working with an experienced Body Manufacturing Engineering Team in one of the largest BIW production areas in Europe and being open to self-development.

What Are We Looking For in This Position?

• Graduating from Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering or related departments of universities
• Preferably at least 2 years of BIW experience in production/project areas in the automotive industry
• Basic knowledge about automotive production processes and welding methods in body production
• To be a Self-sufficient person and to lead the ultrasonic team.

Technical & Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Able to use 3D visualization programs (Teamcenter, Catia etc.)
• High proficiency in MS Office programs
• Ford WERS system or similar program experience a plus
• High communication skills and a good teamplayer
• Enthusiastic about continuous research and development
• Understanding the changing needs of the market and customers

Role Location

When You Start Your Career at Ford Otosan:

• We have a one-site working model, and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.
• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation.
• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem.
• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra.

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment process is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in four main centers: Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in Istanbul, and Craiova Plant in Romania. We employ more than 20,000 people. Our Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers,' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan stands out with its sensitivity to social responsibilities, carrying out several projects in education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports under the "Future. Now" vision. Since 2013, we've been raising awareness on gender equality with our "Equality at Work" initiative. In 2021, we became the only automotive and the first industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, "Dynamic Balance," are mutual trust and respect, valuing each other, openness to change and innovation, and transparent communication. A common culture brings us together with a shared sense of purpose, fostering a positive atmosphere of trust and helping us build a stronger future.