Production Engineer (Yot-K)

Yazaki Systems Technologies Turkey

Yazaki is a full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. With approximately 250,000 employees in 45 countries, Yazaki is driving and optimizing vehicle electrification and power distribution architecture and developing advanced electric components for hybrid and full electric vehicles. For more information about Yazaki, please visit our website.

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

What will you bring with you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical disciplines
• Good command and understanding of automotive quality management standards, specificallyIATF 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.