Production Engineering Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Private health insurance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Istanbul, Turkey, seeks a Production Engineering Specialist to optimize manufacturing processes at the Dudullu-DT transformer factory. You will analyze production data, develop SOPs, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Engineering to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in production, proficiency in SAP and MS Office, and Turkish and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of production/factory experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• AutoCAD is a plus.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for safety, quality, productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve operational challenges.
• Monitor equipment performance and work with maintenance teams to improve machine reliability and OEE.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, risk assessments, and process audits.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and track project savings.
• Train operators and production personnel on new processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Skills

Production data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

OEE monitoring

SOP development

Turkish & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronic Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey. Job Schedule: Full time. Remote: No. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science.

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We are looking for a \"Production Engineering Specialist\" who will be able to demonstrate knowledge in our Dudullu-DT (distribution transformers) factory with below qualifications:

How you will make an impact

• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for safety, quality, productivity and efficiency improvements.


• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.


• Monitor equipment performance and work with maintenance teams to improve machine reliability and OEE.


• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, risk assessments, and process audits.


• Support cost reduction initiatives and track project savings.


• Train operators and production personnel on new processes and best practices.


• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering fields.


• Preferably minimum 2 years of experience in production, factory and field experience.


• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and SAP tools.


• (Good to have Autocad)


• Strong persuasion and communication skills, self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.


• An effective listener with a practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and a high level of motivation and drive.


• Fluency in both written and spoken Turkish and English.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Employee benefits

• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program


• Private health insurance


• Transportation allowance

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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