Mehmet Sonat

Experience

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  Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Research Assistant

  Delivering Non-Destructive Testing Courses to 4th Grade Metallurgical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Students and also to engineer and technicians who work in Non-Destructive Testing Industry.Conducting and supervising non-destructive examinations and auditing 3rd party examinations.

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  Ministry of National Defense

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Second Lieutenant

  Second Lieutenant, Armored Vehicle Division.Served in Ministry of National Defense as English Translator for the Defense Minister.

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  GE Aviation

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Leading Quality Technologies TeamOverseeing and supporting project execution for meeting budgetary, timeline, and deliverable targetsPlanning and overseeing manpower efficiency within assigned projectsDeveloping team growth strategy and driving technical involvement of teamGenerating new business for optimum utilization of sources in the team Administration of the Site Quality ProgramImplementation and maintenance of quality systemEnsuring compliance to contractual requirements related to the Quality SystemLeading self assessment programsDeveloping/issuing/reviewing Quality System documentationLeading corrective and preventive action effortsProviding data for and ensuring effectiveness of processes & quality systemEnsuring continues improvement of processes & quality management system Technology Development and Process Improvement ProjectsCooperation with GE Inspection technologies and other GE Businesses for new technology and alternative products & applicationsConducting Supplier Special Process and Quality AuditsTechnical Document Validation and ApprovalOn site or remote technical SupportQualification of NDT equipment and systemsTechnical Specification and QCWI PreparationOverall NDE quality supervision

  • Quality Technologies Team Leader

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Site Quality Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Special Process Engineer

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
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  GE Energy

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2007

  Lead Sourcing Quality Engineer / Country Sourcing Representative

  Collaborating with design, engineering, services, project management, field service teams and GE Energy Global Sourcing team to effectively manage sourcing quality requirements and supplier development across all GE Energy sourcing commodities.Assessing Local Supplier Capability to Assist the Global Sourcing Teams in identifying new suppliersLeading First Piece Qualification processesPerforming Audits on Supplier Quality Management System, Products And ProcessesPerforming Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Supplier Process QualificationsPerforming Root Cause Analysis on Quality Issues to Define and Request Corrective and Preventive ActionsWorking with Design & Materials Engineering and the Global Sourcing Quality team in implement process improvement initiativesPerforming process capability evaluation to drive reduction in defects and cost of failureProviding Non-Destructive Testing Courses to GE Energy Europe Sourcing Quality Engineers Show less

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  GE HealthCare

  Nov 2007 - now

  Leading the strategic initiatives in the region; Go To Market Strategy change in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (going from direct operation to indirect), Localization Project in Turkey and regional productivity programs.Responsible for the development and effective execution of productivity and simplification programs that supports profitable growth for the region, in collaboration with the regional and global teams. Leverages, adapts and implements the Healthcare Advance Team’s global programs and best practices in the region while proactively initiating new programs specific to EGM in line with the broader region blueprint. Show less Lead GE Healthcare Service Delivery Team of 100+ employees in "Eastern and African Growth Markets" (94 Countries - Russia & CIS, Turkey & Central Asia, Africa, Middle East) to ensure customer satisfaction, on time problem resolution, revenue generation, productivity, process improvement/optimization and compliance to laws and regulations through the coordination of resources and efforts among and between multiple customer and GE functions / teams.Responsible for; Customer Service Center and Indirect Service Center Processes, Customer Satisfaction and Customer Problem/Complaint Escalation Processes and Programs, Quality and Compliance Programs, Technical and Operational Training Processes, Capacity and Workforce Planning Initiatives and Field Effectiveness Programs, Connectivity and Digital Services, Power and Grounding and Installation Site Readiness Projects, Installation and Service Tool Management Processes, Spare Parts Inventory, Warehouse and Logistics Programs. Show less

  • General Manager, Service and Supply Chain Operations, International

    Feb 2024 - now

  • General Manager, Operations, Intercontinental

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  • General Manager, Services, Emerging Markets (Africa, Middle East, Russia & CIS, Turkey)

    Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  • General Manager, Sales Operations, Turkey and the Middle East

    Feb 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Executive - Strategic Initiatives and Productivity

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  • General Manager, Services, Turkey and The Middle East

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Service Delivery Manager, EAGM (Russia & CIS, Turkey & Central Asia, Africa, Middle East)

    Apr 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Plant Manager & Member of Board of Directors

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Integration Leader

    Nov 2007 - Mar 2009