What's the role about?
This position is based at GKN Automotive Eskişehir. The value stream engineer will follow production performance indicators and manage continuous improvement & VA-VE activities in line with the commodity strategy. In accordance with production standards, bottle-neck detection, cycle time improvement, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, process audits, other related tasks will be carried out. We’re looking for a teammate who has a good command of the lean enablers methodology, proactivity, analytical thinking skills, and excellent communication skills.
What will you do?
- Follow up on production continuity and lead the team well.
- Track and report quality & productivity KPIs
- Manage collaborative projects with quality, logistics and manufacturing engineering departments.
- Create and Review of standard work instruction, PY, FPPO and production documentation.
- Facilitate problem solving
- Ensure the implementation of characteristic management (CC/SC) at the shop floor.
- Digitize and visualize shop floor performance.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industry Engineering or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
- Formal problem-solving skills (5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, PPS, etc.);
- Practical use of AIAG Core quality tools, i.e. SPC, APQP, MSA, FMEA and PPAP;
- Machining and Assembly knowledge would be beneficial;
- Worked within Automotive industries using AITF ISO 16949;
- Capability to work in teams as leader or team member, must be a strong collaborator;
- Ability to travel
- Complex negotiation skills;
- Ability to manage own time and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.
