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Mechanical Design Engineer

3 days ago Gebze, Turkey

Job Description Summary

Support to concept creating and making world class designs, cost effective, high quality and reliable mechanical design of Power Transformers providing cost effective, optimized designs for contracts & tenders based on customers' specifications, international standards and PTR Technology.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for carrying out the duties of the mechanical design team, including design, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement.
  • Understanding national and international design standards and necessary design tools
  • Ensuring components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
  • Using specialized software to analyses mechanical withstand and verification of mechanical adequacy of products
  • Provide Conceptual Mechanical Design, from Tender to Detailed Contract Design
  • Following non-conformance reports and to ensure to be taking necessary preventive actions
  • Attend engineering & production reviews to produce error free designs & reliable products, to reduce the cost of non-quality and to insure adequate performance of the unit
  • Analyzing and respond to customer complaints in a coordination with lead engineers and relevant leaders
  • Preparing the tender and/or contract design, considering international rules and national standards, using the appropriate GE standards and tools, relying on material specifications (technical understandings, costs, procurement loop), and manufacturing capabilities
  • Participate to technical customers meetings when needed and support engineering team to provide solutions to the customers in coordination with PTR experts
  • Aware of the company and local EHS policies, rules and standards. Showing exemplary behaviors on EHS. Performing the preventive/corrective actions in collaboration with EHS team to avoid the accidents, incidents and environmental damages

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
  • Knowledge about mechanical design area & 3D Cad software
  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Istanbul or Kocaeli
  • Familiarity with hybrid working environments

Desired Characteristics

  • Minimum intermediate level of English both oral & written
  • Experience in transformer design processes is a strong asset
  • Proficiency in creating and interpreting technical drawings in both 2D and 3D
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues from both internal and external stakeholders
  • Solid understanding of fundamental engineering principles
  • Ability to generate and communicate innovative engineering ideas during both the design and manufacturing phases
  • Capable of working effectively under pressure within a complex and dynamic organizational structure
  • Strong team orientation and collaboration mindset
  • Process-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Open and honest communication at all levels
  • Recognition and celebration of success
  • Sense of urgency and accountability in execution
  • Consistent customer focus in all aspects of our work

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Client-provided location(s): Gebze, Turkey
Job ID: GE_power-1189914331
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-09T15:33:03

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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