Manufacturing Project Specialist: PM & Process Improvement

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Adapazarı; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Adapazarı, Turkey, seeks a Project Specialist to manage detailed activity plans and coordinate cross-functional teams through project lifecycles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment, with strong Turkish and English communication skills. The successful candidate will drive APQP/PPAP activities, manage customer documentation, and monitor risks to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets, while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering disciplines (Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical).
• Minimum 2 years in a similar position, preferably in a manufacturing plant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Creating, distributing, and monitoring Detailed Activity Plans across all project phases.
• Coordinating production preparation with project team and cross-functional departments.
• Serving as primary contact for external departments to ensure information flow.
• Preparing, updating, and managing customer-specific documentation and forms.
• Participating in PFMEA studies.
• Ensuring activities align with cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Updating Project Master Plans and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Proactively managing risks, changes, or delays to protect timelines.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant production efficiency.
• Preparing and presenting regular project progress reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Adapazarı, Turkey, seeks a Project Specialist to manage detailed activity plans and coordinate cross-functional teams through project lifecycles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment, with strong Turkish and English communication skills. The successful candidate will drive APQP/PPAP activities, manage customer documentation, and monitor risks to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets, while advancing