About this role
Production Engineer – Yazaki
To strengthen our team, we are looking for Production 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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.
We are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We wish you all the success in your application!
Ps. Didn't find what you are looking for?
Take a look at our careers page! Be careful though, you might find your next dream job.