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We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Ankara, Turkey, who 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 tool usage capability and develop local CI Tool Champions by providing training and consulting support.
• Lead cultural maturity journey through the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) deployment (visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and CI for everyone)
• Mentors, coaches and challenges site leadership teams and CI leaders in the integration and use of ELSS methodology to include but not limited to Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), High Performance Work Teams (HPWT), ELSS Tools, Rapid Improvement Events/Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma Projects, as well as the business Lean Tool Certification Program
• Perform and validate annual Eaton Lean Six Sigma tool assessments to set up roadmap
• Implement identified Eaton best practices and drive integration of best practices internally
• Be responsible for attainment of Eaton Lean Six Sigma Assessment and Cost Savings objectives
• Provide regular status updates to the senior leadership team
• Direct problem-solving activities and coordinate corrective action plans for production problems. Plan and assist in designing strategies to improve positive employee relations and increase overall engagement.
• Acts as an instructor & Mentor for various training programs which include Strategy Deployment, specific Eaton Lean Six Sigma tools, Lean training & certification, Six Sigma Black Belt training & certification, CI for Front Line Leaders
• Plan, facilitate and support various Kaizen events like: Business Process Improvement (BPI), Integrated Deck Building (IDB), Rapid Improvement Events (RIE),
• Leads Six Sigma projects to achieve desired goals. Coaches and mentors Production and Quality Engineers and Technicians in quality concepts and applications.
• Coach and mentor other functions (MESH, Operations, Quality, SCM etc.) in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools/methods (A3, 8D, etc.)
• Ensure annual self-assessments are completed at each plant to include but not limited to Eaton Lean Six Sigma, Operational Assessments, as well as formal assessments when required. These assessments must identify gaps driving maturity levels, annual action plans to improve and include a process to monitor progress.
• Coordinate and mentor the VSMs between the plants to identify best strategies to reduce the non-value-added activities between the plants
• Analyze and develop reports related to operational and Eaton Lean Six Sigma functional requirements. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.
• Support the achievement of Plant Cost Out goals as established by Profit Plan. Manage and update Cost-out hooper and pipeline to support the business goals.
• Utilize change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements
• Participate in the process of obtaining certification and recertification of ISO 9001, ISO 14000, etc.
• Monitors performance and CI plans for each plant, participate in regular reviews and recommend opportunities for improvement as necessary
• Ensure that Eaton values and philosophies are integrated into the culture.
• Leads cadence CI Councils
• Facilitates Strategy deployment events and cadence meetings

• BSC, MSC, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
• 4 - 6 Years of experience in a similar position

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.
• Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence in a manufacturing Environment.
• Six sigma green/black belt Certification is a big plus
• 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 ELSS and EQS Tools