Manufacturing Engineer

Join EATON and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.
We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

Our site in Ankara offers a fantastic learning environment and a vibrant array of career opportunities spanning medium-voltage product design, manufacturing, and sales.

Combining agile R&D with internationally recognized test facilities, our team has the resources, speed, and flexibility to adapt to any customer demand. We support utility providers and renewable energy projects, as well as commercial and residential buildings, with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

• Build organizational Eaton Lean Six Sigma ELSS 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).
• Mentor, coach and challenge site leadership teams and CI leaders in the integration and use of Eaton Lean Six Sigma 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.
• Act 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).
• Lead Six Sigma projects to achieve desired goals. Coach and mentor 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.
• Monitor 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.
• Lead cadence CI Councils.
• Facilitate Strategy deployment events and cadence meetings.

• Higher Education as an Industrial Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer is required.
• Between 4 and 6 Years of experience in a similar position.
• Capital expenditure (CapEx) projects expertise is highly preferred.
• Project Management experience is required.
• 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 Microsoft 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.
• Language capability of both Turkish and English at fluent level.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen