Production Engineer

AJAX-System; Fatih; On-site; TRY 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Systems in Istanbul Tuzla DESBAS Free Zone is seeking SMT Production Engineers to manage SMT lines, optimize processes, and lead shift teams in a 3-shift system.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics-related fields, at least 3 years on SMT lines, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with Lean/Kaizen and ISO 9001; English and Turkish language proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience on SMT production lines in electronics manufacturing.
• Business-level fluency in English and Turkish (written and spoken).
• Willingness and ability to work in a 3-shift system.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of SMT production lines across shifts.
• Respond quickly to technical failures to minimize downtime.
• Propose and implement Lean/Kaizen improvements to raise efficiency and quality.
• Prepare maintenance and failure reports for upper management.
• Monitor processes for ISO 9001 compliance and quality standards.
• Foster effective communication across shift teams to meet KPIs.

Skills

SMT knowledge

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job description

AJAX SYSTEMS - PRODUCTION ENGINEER (3 SHIFTS)

Job Title: Production Engineer ( Group Leader )

Work Schedule: Full-Time / 3-Shift Rotational System

Location: Istanbul / Tuzla (DESBAS - Free Zone)

Reporting To: Production Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ajax Systems is the largest European developer and manufacturer of professional security systems. Our back office, R&D center, and two full-cycle manufacturing facilities are located in Ukraine. We also operate branch offices globally: UAE (Dubai), Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, Canada, and many other regions. Our team comprises over 2,200 employees, including 500+ developers and 1,200+ production workers.

For our expanding manufacturing operations in Istanbul DESBAS (Tuzla), we are looking for SMT Production Engineers to manage our SMT production lines, optimize processes, and lead shift teams within a 3-shift system.

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth, orderly, and continuous operation of the SMT production line,

• Respond quickly and effectively to technical failures on the SMT line to prevent downtime and line disruptions,

• Propose and implement process improvements (Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen) to increase production efficiency and quality,

• Prepare maintenance and failure reports and present them to upper management,

• Monitor internal processes to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and quality standards,

• Facilitate strong communication across shift teams to achieve department KPIs and performance targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related technical disciplines,

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience on SMT production lines in the electronics manufacturing industry,

• Shift Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work in a 3-shift system,

• Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of SMT technology, line layout, rapid troubleshooting/intervention, and maintenance reporting,

• Methodologies: Solid understanding of continuous improvement tools (Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Kaizen, 5S) and ISO 9001 standards,

• Language Skills: Business-level fluency in both English and Turkish (written and spoken),

• Key Traits: Strong team player, solution-oriented, analytical thinker, responsible, and motivated toward continuous process development.