Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Who are we?

By combining our vision of becoming one of the two largest wheel manufacturers in Europe with our position as the leader in Turkey’s industry, we synthesize our advanced engineering technology with 50 years of experience and continue our operations as a partner to 25 global automotive giants.

We build our success strategies with young and dynamic teams who closely follow the world, are open to innovations, have a corporate management approach, are planning-oriented, and have a sense of social responsibility. Since 2000, we have been continuing to prove our success with the awards and certificates we have received in various fields.

What awaits you as a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer?

CMS Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Transformation Office within our light alloy aluminum wheel manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will actively contribute to driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives across production processes, including casting, machining, and painting operations.

Key Responsibilities 📋

•Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the CMS Group Transformation Office strategy

•Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence practices across low-pressure aluminum casting, machining, and paint shop processes

•Plan and execute 5S implementation, auditing, and sustainability activities

•Lead advanced problem-solving initiatives and root cause analysis using methodologies such as A3, 8D, and DMAIC

•Manage Six Sigma projects and support data-driven decision-making

•Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED, Standard Work, and Work Study activities on the shop floor

•Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams

•Support change management and cultural transformation initiatives within operations

•Report project progress, performance indicators, KPIs, cost savings, and improvement results to Transformation Office leadership

What You Bring 🚀

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related disciplines) 🎓

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related roles within manufacturing environments 🏭

• Hands-on shop-floor experience in low-pressure aluminum casting, machining, and paint shop processes (experience in aluminum wheel manufacturing is a strong asset) 🚗

• Proven experience in 5S implementation, deployment, and auditing

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification with a minimum of two completed projects (Black Belt certification is considered a strong advantage)

• Strong command of advanced problem-solving techniques and the ability to lead root cause analysis activities

• Solid knowledge and experience in project management methodologies

• Practical, hands-on experience with VSM, SMED, Standard Work, and Work Study methodologies

• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset

• Ability to work effectively on the shop floor and engage with both blue-collar and white-collar teams 🤝

• Strong communication, leadership, and facilitation skills

• Good command of English, both written and verbal 🌍

What can we provide for you?

📌 Self-Development Opportunities

We believe in continuous improvement & enhancement and provide opportunities for technical and vocational trainings.

📌 Health and Well-being

We provide the necessary means to access health insurance and individual pension.

📌 Fringe Benefits

We present fringe benefits like religious holidays, food supply, transportation assistance, gift voucher, annual leave, marriage, birth, child and education support. Additionally, we offer more annual leave rights than Labour Law suggests.

📌 Flexible and Hybrid Working

We protect the work-life balance of our employees by providing hybrid and flexible working opportunities, depending on the department and the position.

As an employer committed to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO labor standards, and the provisions of national legislation, we provide equal opportunities in all aspects. From recruitment to remuneration, we evaluate all human resources processes based on competence, ability, and performance in line with the principle of equality, without any form of discrimination based on gender, race, religion, language, ethnicity, or similar factors.

We have molds only for our wheels, not for our way of thinking.