Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace is dedicated to advancing the future of flight by developing innovative, efficient, and sustainable aircraft engine technologies.

Our Turkiye Technology Center (TTC) in Kartal/Istanbul is one of our global centers, employing nearly 500 engineers dedicated to engineering and R&D projects related to aircraft engines.

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Advanced Mechanical Design team. In this role, you will be responsible to lead mechanical design activities of various modules and components for next-generation technology/engine development programs. Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

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

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Work closely/efficiently with global teams performing module and component level design adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product/program requirements
• Contribute and adhere to daily management routine, standard work activities and work aligned with KPIs
• Working closely with technical leadership, develop a project plan establishing work packages, milestones, objectives in accordance with program schedule
• Document lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, possessing at least 10 years of experience in mechanical component design. They demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional global teams while adhering to business standards and program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• BSc and/or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• At least10 years of experience in mechanical component design engineering
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated skills, familiarity or ability to learn CAD modelling and simulation tools
• Strong cross-functional teaming, coordination and communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership skills and diligence in meeting commitments within tight and fluctuation schedules
• Ability to guide and influence others

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience in relevant industry positions (aviation, defense, automative, energy, home appliances, etc)
• Knowledge of different engine platforms and architectures, able to make meaningful benchmarking to leverage
• Creativity, able to demonstrate multi-skilled execution
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fluctuating environment with flexible attitude
• Ability to right-size, delivering results and concepts with the calibrated level of assessments
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology
• Ability to work with multiple global organizations and program leaders collaboratively
• Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

At GE, we are always searching for great talent. While we might not have a specific job for you today, we want to know about you when we do. As actual openings become available, you may be contacted to discuss a potential opportunity.
GE Aerospace Turkey Offers You The Following

• Strong inclusive and diverse company culture
• Being part of dynamic team
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Flexible benefit plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children
• Fitness Benefit
• Life Assurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance 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. Where others stop, we accelerate.

**Additional Information*
*Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes