Production Engineer

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer for the plant in Turkey to track outputs, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will work with foremen and supervisors to ensure smooth operations on ongoing projects with major automakers.

Applicants should have an industrial/electrical/mechanical engineering background, knowledge of IATF 16949, and English proficiency. SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Solid knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Track daily production outputs, investigate root causes, and lead continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Bridge shop-floor operations with management systems by analyzing KPI metrics, driving improvements, and supporting audits.
• Collaborate with foremen and shift supervisors to maintain workflow across active projects (Ford and Stellantis).
• Translate shop-floor data into high-level presentations and reports for executives.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and NYS activities on the production floor.
• Support project transfer processes and feasibility analyses, including travel for plant transfers.
• Attend daily/weekly/change-management meetings to ensure accurate information flow.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

IATF 16949

English fluency

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Relevant technical disciplines

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

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Job Function:EDS_Manufacturing
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Job Family:Production (PL)

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for aProduction Engineer in our plant in [[location]].

What will your job be about?

• Track daily production outputs, investigate root causes of delivery/dispatch issues, and lead continuous improvement actions on the shop floor.
• Bridge shop-floor operations with management systems by analyzing KPI metrics, driving system-level improvements, and supporting IATF audit processes.
• Collaborate closely with shop floor experts, foremen, and shift supervisors to maintain seamless operational workflow across active projects (e.g., Ford and Stellantis).
• Transform shop-floor operational data into structured, high-level presentations and reports for executive leadership.
• Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and NYS (continuous improvement) activities directly on the production floor.
• Support project transfer processes and operational feasibility analyses, including readiness for domestic and international travel (e.g., plant transfers).
• Participate in daily, weekly, and change management meetings to ensure accurate information flow and process adaptation.

What will you bring with you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred), Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical disciplines.
• Good command and understanding of automotive quality management standards, specifically IATF 16949.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Practical knowledge or familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically strong Excel capabilities (e.g., VLOOKUP, data analysis) and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and active listening skills, with a collaborative and humble approach toward experienced shop-floor personnel.
• Flexibility for domestic and international travel, and adaptability to dynamic manufacturing schedules when necessary.

At Yazaki, we arecommitted to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.

We are looking forward to receivingyour application and to get to know you. We wish you all the success in your application!

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