Powertrain Operation Manufacturing Engineering Team Member

Ford Otosan; Odunpazarı; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Turkey is seeking an engineering professional to oversee the production of engines and powertrains. The role requires knowledge of ISO standards, automotive production methods, and strong problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and be proficient in English. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production capacity of engines/transmissions by applying Ford Production System.
• Design and commission layout changes.
• Implement efficiency projects.
• Monitor product quality metrics.
• Supervise plant procedures.
• Conduct capacity analyses and resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Automotive Production and Manufacturing Methods

Problem-solving techniques

Strong quality and customer focus skills

Strong presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

English proficiency (C1 level)

Familiarity with agile working principles

Experience in machinery commissioning

Openness to change and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering disciplines

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• For future models and ongoing production line projects of Engines and Powertrains:
• Ensuring the production of engines/transmissions at the desired capacity by applying the Ford Production System on manufacturing lines, following defined processes and quality metrics.
• Designing and commissioning layout changes and station placements.
• Implementing efficiency projects.
• Designing and commissioning special machines, fixtures, and apparatus.
• Monitoring product quality metrics and implementing quality improvements.
• Supervising the operation of plant procedures.
• Conducting capacity analyses and resolving bottlenecks.
• Implementing process error prevention systems.
• Leading project manufacturing steps according to GPDS project milestones.
• Participating in Whiteboard and AIMS processes as per GPDS project milestones and creating solutions related to assembly and machining processes.
• Ensuring manufacturability of products in line with Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost, and Environmental targets.
• Commissioning new products and processes in the plant.
• Managing pre-acceptance and acceptance processes for devices, machines, fixtures, equipment, and tools required for manufacturing, and commissioning them according to plant standards.
• Conducting PFMEA studies for new manufacturing processes.
• Identifying layout plans, fixture/equipment needs, preparing investment plans, and commissioning in line with these plans.
• Preparing technical specifications for required investments, managing APEX processes, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
• Coordinating with PTME teams.
• Conducting DPA5 studies for assembly processes and machinability studies for machining processes with PTME/PD teams.
• Defining process flows for workstations, preparing/revising operation sheets, and ensuring the creation of control plans.
• Supervising QPS and risk analyses prepared by field personnel based on defined operation sheets.
• Monitoring lines with PJO and T-Card applications and tracking the resolution of identified non-conformities through the PTTR system.
• Collaborating with relevant teams for outsourced or in-house projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 16949 standards.
• Understanding of Automotive Production and Manufacturing Methods (Assembly and Machining).
• Familiarity with Commissioning Processes (PFMEA, Control Plans, Operation Sheets, etc.).
• Proficiency in problem-solving techniques (8D, 6-Sigma, 5W+1H, Fishbone Diagram, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronics, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, etc.).
• Strong quality and customer focus skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• English proficiency (C1 level).
• Familiarity with agile working principles.
• Experience in machinery commissioning.
• Open to change and willing to contribute to teamwork.