Tooling Engineer & Injection Value Stream Leader

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #Stronger Together

• Lead daily production on injection molding lines to meet OEE, scrap, downtime and delivery targets.
• Coordinate with the Project team for new mold launches, industrialization and trials.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of molds; plan and follow up spare parts.
• Drive SMED/quick mold change improvements to stabilize processes.
• Prepare and manage CAPEX requests, including mold, press, and injection robot systems; support supplier selection and purchasing processes.
• Participate in global project trials (FAT/SAT) and share best practices.
• Collaborate with Purchasing for project quotations and tooling procurement.
• Guarantee compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead workforce allocation, shift planning, leave management, and coaching.
• Support staff development through training, motivation, and performance management.

• Master’s in Materials Engineering preferred or Bachelor’s in a relevant Engineering Department.
• 7+ years of experience in production or assembly lines; injection molding expertise required.
• Proven knowledge of mold change/SMED, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with injection robots/automation systems and basic CAD drawing literacy.
• Strong reporting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English- both written and spoken.
• Team-oriented leader with effective communication and coaching skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally for suppliers, projects, and trials.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role.

After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you,  and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group  .

#TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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Entry level:
Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time:
Full Time

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid System

Location:

Gebze/Kocaeli, TR

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As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality?

Then MAHLE is the right address for you.