Senior CI & Digitalization Engineer

Eaton Group; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Continuous Improvement leader to deploy and mature CI/Lean across the site. You will coach cross-functional teams in ECIS, lead problem solving, and drive digital initiatives to improve performance and cost efficiency.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, strong Lean/CI experience, and Black Belt certification. You will work with operations, quality, and supply chain to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., value stream mapping, one piece flow).
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Minimum three (3) years in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with ability to lead change.
• Effective communication across levels, from senior leaders to shop floor.
• Understanding of problem solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, FMEA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Knowledge of quality processes (ISO 9001, etc.).
• Proficiency in MiniTab; CAD/CAM knowledge.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts/tools (regression, hypothesis testing).
• Knowledge of ECIS (Lean) Tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and sustainment of ECIS across the site.
• Drive Lean maturity and CI initiatives (5S+, VSM, TPM, etc.).
• Guide leadership and cross-functional teams in ECIS/Lean adoption.
• Coach functions in structured problem solving (A3, 8D) and improvement events.
• Lead CI & Digitalization governance and project pipelines.
• Drive cost-out and savings aligned with Profit Plan.
• Deliver CI capability-building programs and certifications.
• Apply ADKAR change management to sustain CI culture.
• Lead digitalization roadmap, identify automation opportunities.
• Develop digital dashboards and automated reporting.
• Support ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Change leadership

Problem solving

Office 365

Six Sigma

ECIS Lean tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Communication

Visual management

Education

BSC/MSc in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MiniTab

CAD/CAM

Job description

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we're dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

What you'll do:

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) across the site, building CI capability through coaching, mentoring, training, and development of CI Tool Champions.
• Drive the site’s Continuous Improvement and Lean maturity, including Visual Controls, Process Standardization, Leader Standard Work, 5S+, VSM, TPM, SUR, LMF, Standardized Work, Problem Solving, Gemba Walks, daily accountability, process checks, manning strategy, and CI for Everyone.
• Guide site leadership and cross-functional teams in applying ECIS and Lean methodologies, while leading ECIS self-assessments, operational/formal assessments, maturity gap analysis, CI roadmaps, action plans, and Best Practice deployment.
• Coach Operations, Quality, SCM, MESH, Maintenance, and support functions in structured problem solving (A3, 8D) and lead improvement activities including Kaizen, BPI, IDB, RIE, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Lead CI & Digitalization governance, monitoring priorities, risks, actions, project pipelines, performance, and sustainable improvement.
• Drive Plant Cost Out and Cost Savings objectives by managing the Cost-Out hopper and project pipeline, ensuring project execution, benefit realization, and alignment with Profit Plan and business objectives.
• Deliver CI capability-building programs covering Strategy Deployment, ECIS/Lean tools, certifications, Front Line Leader CI, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Apply structured change management, including ADKAR, to strengthen employee engagement, CI culture, adoption, and sustainment of process, behavioral, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the site digitalization roadmap, identifying automation and data-driven opportunities and delivering digital projects from prioritization through implementation, adoption, benefit realization, and sustainment.
• Develop and improve digital dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and factory applications, while driving digital tool deployment, training, governance, user adoption, and Best Practice sharing.
• Support certification and recertification activities for applicable management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, particularly in CI, process management, performance monitoring, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• BSC, MSC, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with proven ability to lead change through both direct and indirect (influencing) abilities
• Can effectively and comfortably speak to different levels of the organization; senior leaders to the factory floor
• Understanding of problem solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in Office 365,
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001 etc).
• Proficiency in MiniTab; knowledge of Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and tools as they relate to minimizing process / product variability - i.e. regression analysis, hypothesis testing, etc.
• Knowledge of ECIS (Lean) Tools
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Skills:

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