Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace Manufacturing Specialist demonstrates expertise in performing manufacturing processes specially welding and heat treatment processes for high-alloy materials in compliance with aviation standards. This role requires proficiency in operating and maintaining workshop equipment, including CNC machines, welding equipment and vacuum furnaces, while ensuring adherence to quality systems and occupational health and safety practices. The Manufacturing Specialist collaborates effectively within a team to support prototype manufacturing, improve processes, and maintain workshop organization, contributing to the delivery of high-quality aerospace components.

Job Description

Site Overview:

GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in İstanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli and Gebze. 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:

The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for executing the process activities on the shop floor on specialized manufacturing processes used in GE Aerospace engine part manufacturing. This role involves supporting the development and implementation of special processes, including programming, equipment usage, and prototype production. The Manufacturing Specialist will collaborate with various teams to support their process teams and maintain their process execution.

• Perform welding and heat treatment processes for high-alloy parts in compliance with aviation standards.
• Professionally operate and maintain welding equipment, heat treatment vacuum furnaces, and CNC devices in the workshop.
• Utilize workshop capabilities to meet the team's fixture and tool requirements.
• Provide operator support to the team for processes applied in the workshop and for new equipment to be introduced in the future.
• Pay close attention to occupational health and safety and ensure safe working conditions.
• Respond quickly to prototype manufacturing needs, offer creative solutions, and improve processes.
• Take part in maintaining and improving the quality standards in the workshop and participate in collective quality improvement activities.
• Ensure the maintenance and organization of workshop equipment.

The Ideal Candidate:

T he ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and hands-on experience in specialized manufacturing processes, particularly welding and heat treatment of high-alloy materials. They should demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining CNC machines, vacuum furnaces, and other workshop equipment while adhering to aviation industry standards. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team to drive process improvements and maintain high-quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of Industrial High School, Technical High School, or Vocational College in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Machining departments.
• Experience in special processes used in aviation industry.
• At least 10 years of experience in welding processes and heat treatments of high-alloy materials (Nickel alloys, Titanium, etc.).
• Experience in operating CNC lathes, milling machines, or other CNC machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with production standards used in aviation.
• Knowledge of materials and the ability to select and identify materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and use measurement tools.
• Experience in quality system requirements.
• Intermediate level of English proficiency.
• Awareness and sensitivity to occupational health and safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

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.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No