Sarp Yılmaz
Design Engineer · Aerospace
Aerospace engineer with a BEng (First Class Honours) from the University of Bristol and three years at GE Aerospace. Known for a disciplined and proactive mindset, proficiency in 3D modelling, FEA with ANSYS, and Python. Led trade and feasibility studies for a new engine turbine design — delivering a modular, lighter architecture while meeting all fatigue requirements.
Work Experience
GE Aerospace
June 2022 – Present
Design Engineer
Istanbul, Turkey
- Reduced turbine module weight by 6% and improved flow efficiency by 10% through a new turbine architecture and seal design — substantiated via CAD (NX), FEA (ANSYS), and detailed Excel post-processing. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing sites and gathered requirements from system teams.
- Saved the company over $10,000 by preventing disposal of defective parts deemed acceptable from an engineering perspective. Conducted FEA, field research, and advanced technical comparisons; used Python to analyse data and optimise processes; collaborated across manufacturing, quality, and business departments.
- Reduced quality control time for a specific feature by 90% by replacing manual visual inspection with computer-aided inspection, minimising human error and inspection time.
- Graduated from the Edison Engineering Development Program with an 86% grade — rotating through multiple teams, completing university-level courses, and working on projects that mirrored real GE assignments in mechanical analysis and manufacturing.
DekoGroup
June 2017 – June 2018
Intern
Istanbul, Turkey
- Assisted industrial HVAC mechanical design projects: generated project specifications, contributed to general designs, coordinated resources, provided integration support, and obtained supplier quotes.
Education
University of Bristol
June 2021
BEng Aerospace Engineering — Second Class Honours, First Division (GPA 3.5/4.0)
Bristol, UK
- Relevant coursework: Structures & Materials, Aerodynamics, Design & Computing, Flight Dynamics, CAD Design Tools, CFD Analysis.
Skills & Tools
Software
CAD (NX, SolidWorks) · FEA (ANSYS) · Meshing (HyperWorks) · Programming (Python, C, Fortran) · Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint)
Engineering Skills
Mechanical Analysis · Manufacturing Processes · GD&T · Stress & Fatigue Analysis · CFD · Project Management
Soft Skills
Problem Solving · Cross-functional Collaboration · Communication · Adaptability · Team Leadership
Certifications
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science — Harvard University