Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, stabilize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes in Resin Injection and CNC Machining. You will focus on process capability, cycle time reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency, partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and documentation control, with involvement in PFMEA and process validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in engineering disciplines relevant to manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Min 5 years of manufacturing experience in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and improve manufacturing processes, aiming for higher capability and stability.
• Reduce cycle time, improve OEE, increase throughput, and optimize tooling and machining strategies.
• Lead change management for process changes with proper validation and documentation updates.
• Drive quality improvements and defect reduction with root cause analysis and PFMEA support.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators; collaborate with Maintenance on equipment reliability.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Operator training

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Master's Degree (MBA or Engineering Management)

Tools

Mazak CNC machines

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, stabilizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes within the Resin Injection and CNC Machining departments. The role will focus on process capability, cycle time reduction, quality improvement, change management, and operational efficiency. The position will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure robust and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Process Stabilization & Improvement

• Analyze and improve process capability, repeatability, and stability.
• Investigate process variations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop standardized manufacturing methods and best practices.
• Support daily production issues through structured root cause analysis.

Cycle Time & Productivity Improvement

• Identify and execute cycle time reduction opportunities.
• Improve machine utilization, OEE, and throughput.
• Optimize cutting parameters, tooling, machining strategies, and molding parameters.
• Lead lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives.

Change Management

• Lead and coordinate process changes following established change management procedures.
• Assess process risks and ensure proper validation before implementation.
• Update process documentation, routings, BOMs, and work instructions as required.
• Support introduction of new products, equipment, and process technologies.

Quality Improvement

• Drive process quality improvements and defect reduction initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Quality teams to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Manufacturing Support

• Define process parameters and establish process windows.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation activities.Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and production personnel.

Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. Preffered; Master's Degree (MBA or Engineering Management)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Min 5 years of manufacturing experience

Skills:

• Experience in injection molding and/or CNC machining environments.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Understanding of quality systems, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and process validation.
• Experience in copper machining and injection molding processes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Mazak CNC machines is preferred.