Production Engineer Lead (3-Shift) — Process & Quality

Medium; Fatih; On-site; TRY 223,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Systems in Istanbul Tuzla DESBAS (Free Zone) is seeking a Production Engineer (Group Leader) to supervise all production processes, lead shift teams, and ensure compliance with quality standards to drive long-term growth. The role requires 2–3 years of manufacturing supervision, a relevant engineering degree, and fluency in English and Turkish.

The position offers a full-time 3-shift rotation, with responsibilities spanning planning, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Control & Automation Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
• 2–3 years of proven experience in a production/manufacturing environment and shop-floor supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work in a 3-shift system (including night/rotating shifts).
• Proven understanding and application of process improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba Walks).
• Demonstrated experience in process control, monitoring, and regulation across various production stages.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, customer quality requirements, and statutory/regulatory compliance.
• Fluent business proficiency in English and Turkish (written and oral).
• Strong analytical mindset, systems thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Planning, analyzing, and optimizing production efficiency, as well as driving technical re-equipment projects for production facilities.
• Operating within a 3-shift framework to ensure smooth shop-floor operations, efficiency planning, and execution of cost-reduction initiatives.
• Utilizing Root Cause Analysis and FMEA methodologies to identify production bottlenecks and prevent defect recurrence.
• Evaluating the necessity, economic efficiency, priority, and environmental safety of production equipment and re-tooling projects.
• Managing the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal processes impacting product quality (ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory standards).
• Providing leadership and facilitating seamless communication across shift teams to achieve department KPIs and annual targets.

Skills

3-shift system

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Gemba Walks

ISO 9001

English

Turkish

Analytical mindset

Systems thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mech/Automation)

Job description

Ajax Systems in Istanbul Tuzla DESBAS (Free Zone) is seeking a Production Engineer (Group Leader) to supervise all production processes, lead shift teams, and ensure compliance with quality standards to drive long-term growth. The role requires 2–3 years of manufacturing supervision, a relevant engineering degree, and fluency in English and Turkish.

The position offers a full-time 3-shift rotation, with responsibilities spanning planning, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives