Production Vehicle Team Engineer

About the role

Yazaki is seeking a Production Vehicle Team Engineer to support serial production at the Ford Assembly line in Başiskele, Kocaeli. The role acts as the primary on‑site interface with the customer, ensuring smooth vehicle build processes and timely issue resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Provide on‑site support during serial production, identify, track and resolve build issues.
• Plan engineering, quality and rework support, maintain a build support plan, and ensure material availability for reworks.
• Attend weekly customer meetings, cascade information to internal teams, and represent Yazaki in front‑line interactions.
• Manage all aspects of serial production issues, support vehicle builds, and advise on EDS package design and system function issues.
• Liaise with logistics and customer manufacturing teams to ensure parts delivery meets requirements and resolve vehicle manufacturing issues.

Required profile

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical‑Electronics Engineering.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems design or support.
• Ability to read and understand vehicle wiring harness drawings and schematics.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and self‑motivation.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical/electronic system function and diagnostics.
• Understanding of EDS design and development processes.
• Application of electrical theory in automotive contexts.