Production Specialist

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Adapazarı; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. seeks a Production Engineer to be based at our plant in Akyazı, Sakarya, Turkey. You will support production on the shop floor, drive lean initiatives, and ensure KPI-driven performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, fluency in English, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. SAP and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Track daily production outputs and investigate root causes.
• Lead continuous improvement actions on the shop floor.
• Analyze KPI metrics and support IATF audit processes.
• Collaborate with foremen and shift supervisors to maintain workflow.
• Prepare high-level presentations for executive leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

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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 Specialist in our plant in [[location]].

Yazaki is a full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. With approximately 250,000 employees in 45 countries, Yazaki is driving and optimizing vehicle electrification and power distribution architecture and developing advanced electric components for hybrid and full electric vehicles. For more information about Yazaki, please visit our website.

To strengthen our team, we are looking forProduction Engineer which will be located in our plant,Akyazı, SAKARYA

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
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, 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.