Manufacturing Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch in Istanbul, Türkiye, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance equipment reliability, optimize maintenance and lead capital investment projects. You will drive automation and digital transformation across manufacturing operations, while improving throughput and reducing downtime.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing engineering with strong TPM, Capex, and project management skills; English fluency is essential, and you will reside on the European side of Istanbul.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2–3 years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, automation or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management, equipment reliability and TPM.
• English fluency written and spoken.
• Military service completed for male candidates.
• Based in Istanbul European side.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment reliability, machine availability, and maintenance performance.
• Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and eliminate root causes of recurring failures.
• Lead Capex roadmap and manage investment projects from concept to implementation.
• Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify production bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage factory layout optimization, manufacturing flow and new line installations.
• Lead energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and engineering standards.

Skills

Maintenance management

Equipment reliability

TPM practices

Project management

Capex planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Manufacturing EngineerApply: Istanbul, Turkey: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JREQ-225546**Job Posting Title**Manufacturing Engineer **Legal Entity**GKN Sinter Istanbul Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ananim Sirketi (Turkey)**Job Description Summary**Dauch is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Istanbul, Türkiye.**Job Description:*** Manage equipment reliability, machine availability, and maintenance performance across the plant,* Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.* Reduce unplanned downtime and eliminate the root causes of recurring equipment failures,* Develop the plant's capital investment (Capex) roadmap and manage investment projects from concept through implementation,* Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations,* Identify production bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance,* Manage factory layout optimization, manufacturing flow improvements, and new production line installations,* Lead energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability projects,* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards throughout all operations.**Required Skills and Education*** Bachelor's degree from Engineering departments,* Minimum 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, automation, and capital investment projects,* Strong knowledge of maintenance management, equipment reliability, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices,* Fluent in English, both written and spoken,* Proven experience in Capex planning, budget management, and investment project execution,* Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools,* Proficiency in MS Office programs,* Completed military service for male candidates,* Residing in Istanbul Europe side. **About Dauch:**Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.