Supplier Technical Engineer

Honda Türkiye A.Ş.; Konak; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Türkiye A.Ş. is seeking a seasoned engineer in Izmir to manage part development for press and forming requirements, oversee supplier tooling and manufacturing processes, and lead improvements across chassis and body components.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in related forming/welding, and strong English knowledge. Experience with localization projects and lean manufacturing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in press / sheet metal forming processes and welding processes (MIG/MAG, spot welding, etc.)
• Experience in chassis, body, or metal part production.
• Preferably experienced in localization projects.
• Knowledge of tooling, forming processes, and production methods.
• Strong technical drawing and tolerance reading skills.
• Experience in tooling development.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
• Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Good command of English.
• Active motorcycle riding experience or interest in motorcycles is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage part development processes according to press & forming requirements.
• Evaluate tooling and manufacturing processes of suppliers.
• Develop and improve local suppliers’ press capabilities.
• Analyze and solve production issues in chassis and body components.
• Contribute to fixture design, welding sequence, and process optimization.
• Ensure welding quality and feasibility from prototype to mass production.
• Coordinate prototype to mass production transition.
• Ensure manufacturability of chassis and metal components.
• Lead process improvement and optimization activities.

Skills

Press forming

Sheet metal forming

MIG/MAG welding

Chassis production

Body production

Localization projects

Tooling development

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

English

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, or related fields,
• Minimum 3 years of experience in press / sheet metal forming processes and welding processes (MIG/MAG, spot welding, etc.),
• Experience in chassis, body, or metal part production,
• Preferably experienced in localization projects,
• Knowledge of tooling, forming processes, and production methods,
• Strong technical drawing and tolerance reading skills,
• Experience in tooling development,
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA,
• Lean Manufacturing practices,
• Good command of English,
• Active motorcycle riding experience or interest in motorcycles is considered an asset.

Job Description

• Manage part development processes according to press & forming requirements,
• Evaluate tooling and manufacturing processes of suppliers,
• Develop and improve local suppliers’ press capabilities,
• Analyze and solve production issues in chassis and body components,
• Contribute to fixture design, welding sequence, and process optimization,
• Ensure welding quality and feasibility from prototype to mass production,
• Coordinate prototype to mass production transition,
• Ensure manufacturability of chassis and metal components,
• Lead process improvement and optimization activities.