Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component – Rotating Parts & Compressor Airfoils – Hybrid in Istanbul, Turkey

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer is an individual contributor ‘hardware owning’ engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Engineering Division’s Integrated Manufacturing Engineering team.

As a hardware owner you will own all design engineering functions related to the assigned Commercial and Aero-derivative components in one of the following commodities:

Rotating Parts

Compressor Airfoils

In this role, you will be on the front lines of a new organization that is dedicated to improving the producibility, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, and using SQDC to dramatically improve the health of the supply chain and product to enable the business to fulfil our customers’ expectations. The role will involve solving manufacturing and producibility challenges while driving excellence through engineering and leadership characteristics.

Examples of specific tasks you will be responsible for are: producibility design changes, on-going manufacturing support, cost outs and strategic improvements on production related processes for the assigned commodity.

Job Description

Company Overview

Are you ready to see your career take flight? Working at GE Aerospace, you bring your unique perspective, innovative spirit and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we’re ready to listen. Join us and see your vision take flight!

Site Overview

Working at GE Aerospace in Türkiye means being part of a vibrant and innovative community. Located in Istanbul and Kocaeli, Türkiye Technology Center (TTC) is a cornerstone of technological advancement, established in 2000 with a vision to support growth in the aerospace industry. As one of GE Aerospace’s global engineering centers, it contributes significantly to initiatives in both commercial and defense, as well as focusing on cutting-edge technologies from robotics and additive manufacturing to hybrid-electric propulsion and hydrogen-fuel compatibility. We are committed to a healthy employee culture, offering robust employee benefits such as Employee Resource Groups, private health care, individual pension system contribution, and a wellbeing stipend. Our supportive global culture fosters professional growth collaboration and the opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview

• With guidance from senior engineering resources; execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

• Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles to improve manufacturability of assigned components.

• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing, quality and regularly communicate with commodity and industry experts to address delivery problems while promoting open and honest dialogue.

• Travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of hardware manufacturing.

• Use engineering judgement to challenge entrenched processes and recommend improvements.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute on technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals under mentorship of senior engineers.

• Lead technical projects with low to moderate complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.

• Provide support for vendor qualification, producibility improvements, and hardware delivery.

• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a fast-paced, results-driven individual with an open mindset who remains motivated and resilient, always willing to think differently and try new approaches when faced with challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in design of Aerospace components.

• Experience with ANSYS and NX.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.

• Certification in ASME Y14.5 or practical experience with GD&T.

• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.

• Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.

• Established project management skills.

• Fundamental understanding of turbomachinery system design.

GE Aerospace Türkiye offers you the following:

• Being part of a dynamic global team

• Hybrid working model opportunity

• Flexible benefit plan

• Enhanced paternity leave

• Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children

• Fitness Benefit

• Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

At GE Aerospace, we have a unwavering commitment to the future of safer and more efficient flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will tackle exciting challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we will drive a new era of growth in aerospace and defense.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.