Fixture Design Specialist
For all who keep the world moving.
We as Mercedes-Benz Türk develop and produce Trucks & Buses in our factories based in Istanbul & Aksaray in order to shape the future of sustainable transportation.
We are an important part of the production and R&D network of Daimler Truck AG.
Everything we do, contributes to a cleaner, safer, more efficient and distinctive future. We start with listening, build to solve, lead with the long view and progress together!
Are you ready to be part of our global team to keep the world moving?
Why you matter in this role
When you join our Fixture team, you’re not just designing fixture—you’re shaping the way people live, move, and connect. Think about it: from getting students safely to school, to helping families travel on holiday, to supporting public services that keep our cities running—our work touches millions of lives every single day.
From the very first sketch to the moment our buses and trucks hit the streets, your ideas will help making transportation more sustainable, safer, and more accessible for generations to come.
And this is where you make us! If you’re curious, collaborative, and eager to grow, this is your chance to create solutions that move not only people—but the world—forward.
What you can expect
- Design and develop assembly and welding fixtures, gauges, and handling devices for bus body and component manufacturing.
- Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings in NX, ensuring design quality and compliance with internal standards.
- Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles to ensure precise fit, alignment, and interchangeability of parts and fixture elements according to ASME Y14.5 / ISO standards.
- Perform structural and mechanical feasibility analyses (strength, stiffness, ergonomics, safety).
- Collaborate with production and process engineering teams in Sakarya to optimize fixture concepts for manufacturability, cost, and maintainability.
- Participate in prototype builds, on-site testing, and commissioning activities at the production plant.
- Manage design documentation, BOMs, and engineering changes in coordination with R&D standards.
- Communicate design concepts and technical solutions effectively within R&D and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, ergonomics, and quality standards during the design and implementation phase.
- Support internal or external manufacturing of fixtures through design clarification, follow-up, and technical validation.
- Continuously improve fixture design methodologies and contribute to standardization of tooling practices.
That’s why you are a match
Required
- Experience in NX (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, and DMU modules).
- Graduate of technical high school
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and its application in fixture and component design.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing processes (machining, welding, sheet metal).
- Experience with FEA or strength analysis tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of industrial safety, ergonomics, and technical drawing standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate between R&D and production teams.
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
Nice to Have
- Experience with customer-specific projects in the automotive industry.
- Passion for sustainable mobility and innovative design.
Why join us?
•Move the world forward: Every 7 of 10 of trucks and 4 of 10 buses produced in Turkiye carry our signature.
•Shape the future of mobility: Guided by the star, we are driving innovation with groundbreaking electric vehicle projects. Your ideas today can change how he world moves tomorrow.
•Global Impact, local roots: With 100,000 colleagues across 40+ locations, we embody a truly multinational culture—exporting know-how and impact worldwide in Daimler Truck.
•Drive sustainability with purpose: For us, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility, fully aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
•Grow without boundaries: Cross-functional, cross-location, and international rotations — here, borders don’t limit your career. Your growth has no boundaries.
•Learn & Evolve: Take advantage of continuous learning, mentoring, and development programs designed to support your growth at every step.
•Thrive beyond work: With 20+ active hobby and sports clubs and sponsorship of national teams, we celebrate life both on and off the field.
To join us:
1) Application: Introduce yourself and share why you’re a great fit for the role!
2) Assessment: Show your skills through the tests and tools we’ve prepared for the position. Don’t forget! Each position is unique and requires different skills.
3) Interview: Let’s meet! We’ll get to know each other!
4) Offer: Once everything’s complete, we’ll make our offer. Time to decide!
At Mercedes-Benz Türk, we support diversity and advocate an equitable and inclusive corporate culture. Guided by our principle that ‘jobs have no gender’, we are building a workplace together where everyone feels they belong through our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We base our strategy on fairness and equal opportunity, and we evaluate all applications in line with the principle of equality—regardless of age, culture, belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, parenthood, or disability status.
So, if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to go ahead and apply — your unique skills and story might be exactly what we’re looking for.