Lead Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems- Hybrid

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Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Site Overview:

GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in İstanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli, Gebze. Additionally, our offices in İstanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. The highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center also contribute to GE Aerospace’s engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a culture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate technical leadership and provide analytical support to the Aeroderivative Engine Organization (AEO) and Future of Flight (FoF) in activities related to NTI, NPI, RCA, design of new technologies, and more.

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Main responsibility of the team is mechanical design of bearings, sumps, seals, etc. and design of pressurization, ventilation and lubrication fluid systems of the engine per required design practices.

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Hardware owner who is responsible for the sustaining lifecycle of their part (i.e., field history/distress modes, part reparability, durability, etc.). This includes experience in building overhaul relationships to improve part serviceability and repairability. This individual will work proactively to define and execute the long-term strategic plan for their hardware, and support investigations, product improvements, producibility changes & cost reductions, field actions, and engine/component tests.

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This engineer is responsible for understanding manufacturing processes/challenges.

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Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

·  Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
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In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

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Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

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A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members.

The Ideal Candidate:

As Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer with  years of experience who can own engine hardware across its lifecycle, drive RCA and product improvements, and execute disciplined design/analysis to program requirements. They understand manufacturing constraints, collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams, and bring a continuous improvement mindset with clear, candid communication. 

Required Qualifications:

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering field

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At least 5 additional years of experience in an engineering position.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Have experience on Siemens NX/UG

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Have experience on Ansys APDL, Workbench, Hypermesh

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GD&T awareness

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Solid grasp of the physics of fluid dynamics and heat transfer, and their application in thermal design and assessment.

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Strong oral and written communication skills.

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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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Demonstrated leadership in advancing the state of the art in a technical specialty.

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Ability to multi-task effectively in a result oriented, risk managing approach.

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Awareness on Lean principles

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Ability to make formal presentations to all levels of the organization, customers and peers

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Able to work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management

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Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and influence customer and peers

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Ability to work across global teams

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Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

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Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

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Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

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Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

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Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace Türkiye offers you the following:

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Strong inclusive and diverse company culture

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Being part of a dynamic global team

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Hybrid working model opportunity

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Flexible working hours

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Flexible benefit plan

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Enhanced paternity leave

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Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children

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Fitness Benefit

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Life Assurance

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Employee Assistance Program

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Employee Referral Program

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No