Production Engineer

Short Summary

Production Engineer with Avery Dennison. As our Production Engineer , you will play a critical role in leading process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing facility. This position is focused on driving operational excellence, mitigating risks, and ensuring the flawless execution of production processes while collaborating transparently with global, cross-functional teams to meet…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Production Engineer
• Organization: Avery Dennison
• Country / coverage: Turkey
• Location: Saray, Tekirdağ, Turkey
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Volunteer opportunities
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-02
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

As our Production Engineer , you will play a critical role in leading process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing facility. This position is focused on driving operational excellence, mitigating risks, and ensuring the flawless execution of production processes while collaborating transparently with global, cross-functional teams to meet rigorous quality and safety standards. In this role, you will influence awareness across teams regarding operational excellence, lean, safety, and digitalization/AI, while serving as a key point of contact for global engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: Work Arrangement: On-site Lead and support process improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma principles to optimize critical parameters, increase productivity, and establish stable, repeatable manufacturing processes. Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies to conduct root cause analysis, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement effective, long-term solutions. Ensure the flawless execution of production processes while consistently meeting KPIs, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and actively conducting risk mitigation activities (e.g., FMEA, MOC). Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) to participate in the full equipment and process validation lifecycle (IQ, OQ & PQ), and prepare or update critical process documentation. Present production outputs, ensure transparent communication across cross-functional teams, and provide strategic support for new product development and capital expenditure (CapEx) recommendations. Possess a professional engineering degree, preferably in Industrial, Chemical, Mechatronics/Electrical, or a related technical discipline. Professional track record as an engineer within a high-paced manufacturing or production setting. Advanced proficiency in Lean Manufacturing frameworks and established continuous improvement project methodologies. Demonstrated commitment to safety standards and a proactive interest in advancing digitalization and AI applications within the manufacturing sector. Exceptional analytical capabilities with a specialized focus on utilizing data-driven methodologies to resolve complex technical and operational obstacles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Turkish, enabling seamless collaboration across global teams and diverse management levels. What we offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: Financial & Health Benefits: We offer Health insurance and various allowances, including Social, Food, Bairam, Meal, Shuttle, and Heating allowances. Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 16 days of Annual Leave (increasing with seniority) and we also provide specific paid leave for life events. Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individually set-up development plans, access to language courses, and various internal trainings. Flexible Work & Well-being: Hybrid work options (for most roles). Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations. To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting. Why join Avery Dennison We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . Our Saray location in Türkiye, founded in 2009, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 400 talented individuals. Here, we produce care…

Responsibilities

• As our Production Engineer , you will play a critical role in leading process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing facility.
• This position is focused on driving operational excellence, mitigating risks, and ensuring the flawless execution of production processes while collaborating transparently with global, cross-functional teams to meet rigorous quality and safety standards.
• In this role, you will influence awareness across teams regarding operational excellence, lean, safety, and digitalization/AI, while serving as a key point of contact for global engineering teams.
• Key Responsibilities: Work Arrangement: On-site Lead and support process improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma principles to optimize critical parameters, increase productivity, and establish stable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies to conduct root cause analysis, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Ensure the flawless execution of production processes while consistently meeting KPIs, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and actively conducting risk mitigation activities (e.g., FMEA, MOC).

Requirements / Eligibility

• What we offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: Financial & Health Benefits: We offer Health insurance and various allowances, including Social, Food, Bairam, Meal, Shuttle, and Heating allowances.
• Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 16 days of Annual Leave (increasing with seniority) and we also provide specific paid leave for life events.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individually set-up development plans, access to language courses, and various internal trainings.
• Flexible Work & Well-being: Hybrid work options (for most roles).

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