Senior MFGCI Painting Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team

Investments in ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Ankara site within the Transformer Business Unit. In this role, you will support the deployment of Eaton’s continuous improvement tools and processes, drive cultural transformation, and integrate Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. You will lead key improvement projects and mentor teams across various operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence.
• Preferred graduate of Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of continuous improvement tools and processes.
• Lead cultural maturity journey through the Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Mentor site leadership teams on ELSS methodologies.
• Drive process improvement in specified manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and lead Six Sigma projects.

Skills

Six Sigma green/black belt

Field experience in industrial painting/plating processes

Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques

Strong interpersonal and planning skills

Effective communication

Experience with root cause analysis

Proficiency in Office 365 and Minitab

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Proficiency with CAD/CAM

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer role is based at Eaton's Ankara site within the Transformer Business Unit.

What you’ll do:

Continuous Improvement (Lean) Coordinator role will be responsible for supporting deployment of the continuous improvement tools and processes of the Eaton Business System (EBS), including Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and Operational Assessment (OpA) plants (Sincan-Temelli) in support of strategic goals and objectives.

Build organizational Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) capability and develop local CI Tool Champions by providing structured training, coaching, and consulting support. Drive sustainable cultural transformation by embedding Continuous Improvement (CI) principles into daily operations.

CI Capability & Cultural Maturity: Lead the cultural maturity journey through deployment of the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), including visual management systems, process standardization, Leader Standard Work (LSW), Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability systems, layered process checks, and “CI for Everyone” mindset.

Leadership Coaching & ELSS Integration: Mentor, coach and challenge site leadership teams, CI leaders, and functional heads on the effective application of ELSS methodologies, including Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), High Performance Work Teams (HPWT), Lean & Six Sigma tools, Rapid Improvement, Events (RIE)/Kaizen, and Lean Six Sigma project execution.

Build strong problem‑solving culture by embedding structured methods (A3, 8D, DMAIC). Drive process improvement and problem‑solving in special process areas, including powder coating, powder paint systems, surface finishing operations, and copper plating processes.

Provide hands‑on technical coaching to reduce defects, improve first‑pass yield, solve complex quality issues using data‑driven tools, improve process capability, and strengthen root cause analysis linked to process parameters and material behavior.

Kaizen & Project Execution: Plan, facilitate, and support Kaizen events such as Business Process Improvement (BPI), Integrated Deck Building (IDB), Rapid Improvement Events (RIE). Lead Six Sigma projects to deliver measurable business impact. Coach engineers and technicians in quality tools, statistical thinking, and Lean principles.

Operational & Cross‑Functional Improvement: Direct structured problem‑solving activities and coordinate corrective action plans for production and quality issues. Mentor cross‑functional teams (MESH, Operations, Quality, SCM) in root cause analysis, waste elimination, process optimization. Coordinate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) across plants to identify and eliminate non‑value‑added activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence.
• Preferred graduate of Chemical Engineering.

Skills:

• Six Sigma green/black belt.
• Field experience in industrial painting (powder) / plating processes, applications, and inspection.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – value stream mapping, one‑piece flow, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with proven ability to lead change through direct and indirect influence.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (thought maps, 8D, process failure mode effect analysis, Gage R&R, control charts, Pareto charts).
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Minitab.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry‑specific quality processes.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM.
• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts as they relate to process variability.
• Knowledge of ELSS and EQS tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Internal promotion opportunities whenever possible.
• Investments in ongoing learning and development through Eaton University.
• Focus on reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
• Health and safety first; comprehensive wellness program.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.