Production Process Engineer

Role Description

Şişecam, founded in 1935 under the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is a global player in glass and chemicals. They operate in core areas like flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, they rank among the top two glassware manufacturers and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass worldwide. Additionally, Şişecam is a major soda ash producer and a leader in chromium chemicals. They have production facilities in multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, and the USA, apart from Turkey. With 88 years of experience, over 25,000 employees, and a presence in 14 countries, Şişecam is committed to sustainable development through its CareForNext strategy aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We are looking for a Production Engineer for our newly built factory in Kaposvár.
About the job:

• Ensuring the production program is carried out with the specified quality and on time, and educating and raising awareness of the team in line with these goals.
• Closely monitoring the shipment quantities and stock status of raw materials and ensuring they are stored appropriately.
• Performing necessary controls to ensure processes are operated in accordance with technology; taking necessary measures in case of deviations.
• Ensuring the economical use of inputs; implementing practices to reduce consumption and prevent waste of energy, raw materials, auxiliary materials, and natural resources.
• Creating project topics to develop products and technology within the company.
• Evaluating customer requests; identifying the necessary technology, process, and materials, and updating product and technology roadmaps in line with company strategy goals.
• Generating process development project topics to meet cost reduction, efficiency, operational demands, and new product/product modification/quality improvement requirements.
• Conducting patent and literature research, creating and maintaining a development-oriented database.
• Providing technical services to ensure the expected performance of products in customers’ production processes, meeting and guiding customer demands.

What we need from you:

• Graduated from Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, departments of universities.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in English.
• Glass production or similar production environment experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications, preferably able to use AutoCAD.
• Preferably knowledgeable and experienced in Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing Methodology, and able to use Minitab.
• High skills in organization, planning, reporting, analysis, and especially follow-up.
• Able to manage work-time effectively in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, responsible, and team-oriented.