Materials Engineer

Materials Development

Birimimiz

Our department develops advanced engineering solutions for engine systems and carries out design, analysis, materials, manufacturing, testing, and validation activities in an integrated manner. Within our scope, material-, manufacturing-, and performance-oriented development of engine components and subsystems is conducted, new technologies are implemented, and technical improvement activities are carried out throughout the product lifecycle.

 

Pozisyonun Amacı

The purpose of this position is to determine and develop materials used in gas turbine engine components; to establish material standards and technical requirements for prototype and production processes; to manage material selection processes in coordination with relevant engineering teams; to conduct research on new and alternative materials; to improve production and process conditions; and to analyze process-related issues to enhance product performance and manufacturability.

 

Seni Neler Bekliyor?

• Researching required material standards for prototype production and preparing procedures and specifications (heat treatment, coating, painting, surface preparation, etc.),
• Performing material selection and conducting necessary development activities,
• Conducting research on next-generation materials and carrying out alternative material development studies,
• Managing material selection processes in collaboration with design and analysis teams,
• Manufacturing critical parts using machining and welding methods,
• Conducting R&D activities with subcontractors,
• Preparing specifications for raw material procurement and performing Certificate of Conformance (CoC) evaluations,
• Defining conditions for part production, heat treatment, coating, and intermediate processes; optimizing these conditions through appropriate design of experiments,
• Reporting laboratory analyses and evaluations,
• Collaborating with production engineers and technicians to assess manufacturability and guide design teams,
• Investigating root causes of material failures using metallography, characterization, and testing methods.

Genel Nitelikler

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields,
• Knowledge of metallic and non-metallic alloys,
• Knowledge of ceramic materials and their manufacturing methods,
• Experience working with at least two of the following materials: steel, aluminum, magnesium, ceramics, or composites,
• Experience with materials operating at low and high temperatures,
• Knowledge of titanium alloys, nickel-, iron-, and cobalt-based superalloys,
• Experience in sample preparation and microstructure of metal alloys,
• Ability to perform microstructural analysis,
• Competence in determining material selection criteria and performing material selection,
• Knowledge of coatings and applications for metallic materials,
• Knowledge of corrosion,
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes for metallic materials,
• Knowledge of polycrystalline, directionally solidified, and single-crystal precision casting processes,
• Knowledge of hot forging, cold forging, and isothermal forging processes,
• Knowledge of machining processes and part tolerances,
• Knowledge of welding processes,
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes for metals, polymers, and ceramics,
• Knowledge of mechanical surface treatments (shot peening, sandblasting, etc.), chemical surface treatments, and surface cleaning processes,
• Knowledge of coating processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), thermal spray, electroplating, and painting,
• Knowledge of NDT processes such as liquid penetrant inspection, ultrasonic testing, CT, and magnetic particle inspection,
• Experience in mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, creep, and impact tests,
• Experience in fatigue and fracture mechanics,
• Experience in fatigue and fatigue life calculations,
• Knowledge of physical metallurgy of metals,
• Strong understanding of chemical and mechanical properties of materials and knowledge of electrochemistry,
• Knowledge of standards such as ASTM, SAE, AMS, MIL,
• Team-oriented and actively involved in technical projects,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs,
• Ability to work in coordination with other teams within areas of responsibility,
• No military obligation for at least 2 years,
• Ability to read technical drawings,
• Proficiency in technical English.

Candidates are expected to complete their applications by selecting one of the two engineering tracks listed below, based on their interests and competencies.

Materials Development Engineer
• Ability to select materials and coatings for engine components based on service conditions,
• Ability to design heat treatment processes for engine components,
• Ability to manage part manufacturing through subcontractors using processes such as casting, forging, sheet forming, and additive manufacturing.

Process Development Engineer
• Ability to manage the production of engine components using conventional and advanced manufacturing methods,
• Ability to provide feedback to design engineers regarding manufacturability of part tolerances and designs,
• Ability to manage the production of engine components through welding processes.

Tercih Nedeni Olabilecek Ek Nitelikler

• Experience with CATIA design software,
• Experience with process simulation software,
• Previous experience in material and process development studies within gas turbine engine processes is considered an asset.