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:

• Deep understanding of HVOF/plasma/flame spray fundamentals, parameters, and their effect on coating properties
• Experience of challenges for thermal spraying for engine component repair
• Develop, qualify, and document process specs (parameters, gun selection, masking, surface prep, heat input, etc.)
• Experience in machining and blending operations for engine component repair
• Experience in shot peen process for engine component repair
• Ability to interpret and implement OEM specs, ISO 14922/14918, internal procedures, NADCAP AC7109 requirements
• Define and interpret qualification tests (adhesion, thickness, porosity, microstructure, hardness, roughness)
• Good level of understanding on materials, their physical and mechanical properties and processing.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks/projects simultaneously, strategically prioritize work with working closely with cross-functional teams.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be experienced materials science (or similar disciplines such as mechanicals, aerospace) engineer with deep knowledge in thermal spray coatings (APS, HVOF etc.) and surface engineering (shot peening) for aerospace / aviation industry.

Required Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge of thermal spray coatings and surface peening processes
• 5 years of experience of MRO aerospace / aviation industry
• Bachelor’s (or higher) in mechanical, materials, aerospace, or similar engineering degree
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally in English.
• Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with cross-functional teams
• Fast in action but with detailed technical review and good documentation
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, eager to learn continuously

GE Aerospace Türkiye offers you the following:

• Strong inclusive and diverse company culture
• Being part of a dynamic global team
• Hybrid working model opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• 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.

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