Industrial Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement Specialist

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa; Gemlik; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Gemlik, Bursa, Turkey is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join its plant team. The role focuses on planning, designing, and continuously improving production processes and manufacturing systems while supporting new line installation projects and SOP creation.

You will drive time studies, method analyses, and line balancing, coordinate with method operators, and monitor KPIs to present actionable insights to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering, or process engineering.
• Hands-on involvement in FMEA studies is a strong advantage.
• Experience with production line setup, process improvement, and industrial engineering applications.
• Knowledge of time studies, work measurement, line balancing, capacity planning, and productivity improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layout drawings is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Macro knowledge is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Visual Basic (VBA) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with SAP MM processes is an advantage.
• Fluent English and Turkish communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Candidates residing in Bursa or willing to relocate to Bursa are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking an active role in Process FMEA activities, risk assessments, and preventive action planning.
• Conducting internal defect analyses, root cause investigations, and monitoring improvement actions.
• Planning, designing, and continuously improving production processes and manufacturing systems.
• Creating workflow diagrams and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Establishing and optimizing production line layouts and supporting new line installation projects.
• Preparing 2D production layout drawings using AutoCAD.
• Performing time studies, method analyses, workload analyses, and line balancing activities.
• Supporting production preparation and industrialization activities for new projects and models.
• Coordinating and supervising method operators to ensure effective execution of process improvements.
• Monitoring production KPIs, preparing regular reports, and presenting analysis results to management.
• Driving continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity enhancement projects.
• Supporting requirements planning and process standardization activities.
• Ensuring effective follow-up of actions, corrective actions, and project milestones.
• Contributing to factory-wide process development and operational excellence initiatives.
• Supporting SAP MM-related process activities, where applicable.
• Participating in domestic and international business trips when required

Skills

Process FMEA

Root cause analysis

Time studies

Line balancing

AutoCAD

MS Excel

VBA

SAP MM

English

Turkish

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Job description

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Gemlik, Bursa, Turkey is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join its plant team. The role focuses on planning, designing, and continuously improving production processes and manufacturing systems while supporting new line installation projects and SOP creation.

You will drive time studies, method analyses, and line balancing, coordinate with method operators, and monitor KPIs to present actionable insights to management.