Regional Engineering Director — Manufacturing CoE Leader

Volex; Gebze; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Volex seeks a visionary Regional Engineering Director to transform our Sivas-based manufacturing facility into a world-class centre of Manufacturing Excellence. You will shape and execute the regional engineering strategy, set best-in-class engineering and quality standards, and lead complex global program transfers that strengthen our Tier 1 automotive capabilities.

As Regional Engineering Director, you’ll drive operational excellence across the regional footprint from the Gebze Head Office,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in automotive or wire harness manufacturing.
• Minimum 8 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the regional engineering and technical roadmap.
• Standardize workflows for NPI, Product, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Integrate IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and APQP principles across operations.
• Lead consolidation and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Lead complex program transfers across global manufacturing sites.
• Oversee project transfers into Sivas and export mature programs globally.
• Ensure technical readiness and risk mitigation during transitions.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing engineering leadership team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Global program mgmt

Change management

Lean manufacturing

Multi-site leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Volex seeks a visionary Regional Engineering Director to transform our Sivas-based manufacturing facility into a world-class centre of Manufacturing Excellence. You will shape and execute the regional engineering strategy, set best-in-class engineering and quality standards, and lead complex global program transfers that strengthen our Tier 1 automotive capabilities.

As Regional Engineering Director, you’ll drive operational excellence across the regional footprint from the Gebze Head Office,