Job Description Summary

This person will be a welding engineer (IWE) responsible for developing, qualifying, and monitoring supplier quality for assigned equipment, components, and parts—from supplier selection through final inspection and shipment release. The role also includes reviewing and approving supplier welding documentation and supporting the development of welding capabilities across global MSD & BoP suppliers.

Working closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement, and Project teams, the role supports various GE Gas Power project types, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality supplier performance.

Job Description

Rules and Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection, qualification, and capability assessments by evaluating technical readiness, capacity, and process robustness
• Conduct QMS and manufacturing process audits; document findings, track actions, and manage supplier approvals and records
• Lead first-piece qualifications, special process reviews, design verifications, and final product release activities to ensure full compliance
• Drive supplier performance through scorecards, development plans, and continuous monitoring of roadmap commitments
• Define inspection and surveillance strategies based on product and supplier risk; perform on-site/witness inspections and verify conformity with specifications and standards
• Manage deviations, NCRs, RCAs, and corrective actions; evaluate effectiveness, support Cost of Poor-Quality analysis, and contribute to vendor recovery efforts
• Review and approve welding documentation and procedures; support welding audits, ensure adherence to PQ requirements, and provide technical guidance on welding practices
• Promote a strong EHS and quality culture across the supply base; lead cost-out, process improvement, and audit activities
• Facilitate DFMEA/PFMEA and similar risk assessment activities; stop work when safety or quality risks are identified and define conditions for safe continuation

​Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Quality Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in quality, supply chain, operations, or project management
• Excellent English and Turkish communication skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, standards, and specifications
• Ability to work with global teams across time zones and willingness to travel up to 30%
• Possess IIW IWE and/or IWI certification is a must

Desired Characteristics

• Have experience with NDT Level 3 or Level 2 for RT, PT, MT, and VT
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to assigned commodities
• Exhibit a strong quality, compliance, problem-solving, and lean-focused mindset
• Show the ability to make sound decisions and deliver high-quality organizational and reporting outputs
• Bring experience with heat exchangers, welded structures, piping, pumps, and valves, which is advantageous
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation abilities
• Apply project management experience with a customer-focused, goal-oriented mindset
• Demonstrate multicultural communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership
• Hold Lean Six Sigma certification and ISO Lead Auditor training, which are preferred

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position