Mechanical Analysis Lead Engineer - Hybrid

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 Gebze, Kocaeli. Our offices in İstanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. Our highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center 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:

• Conduct stress and life analyses with the guidance of experienced engineers in scope of engine certifications and qualifications, design optimization to meet life goals, failure investigations and test capability assessment of engine hardware
• Provide hands-on mentoring to junior engineers in the team
• Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve engineering problems
• Implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments
• Monitor and effectively communicate projects status, issues and significant development

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical analysis and strength of materials, as well as a passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge. They excel in collaborative environments, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, and are adept at leading projects and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders to drive technical excellence and achieve program goal.

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduated from Mechanical, Aeronautical or Metallurgical Engineering Departments of universities, post graduate degree is a plus
• Have strong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, theory of elasticity and numerical methods
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• At least 6 years of experience hands-on finite element analysis using ANSYS or other commercial FEA software (ABAQUS, Optistruct, Nastran, Patran etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD (Unigraphics or other commercial CAD software)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical analysis and strength of materials, as well as a passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge. They excel in collaborative environments, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, and are adept at leading projects and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders to drive technical excellence and achieve program goals.

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 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.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes