JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.
The Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. As a part of Avio Aero Engineering Material Systems team you will support and lead materials and processes related activities for gearbox products.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in a similar position and/or in a complex industrial environment.
• Knowledge of gears and housings materials: Steels, Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium. Experience in material testing.
• Familiarity with shop operations and quality systems.
• Solid technical and program management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Italian and English (both written and verbal).
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

• Interface and collaborate with Design Engineering, Global Research & Supply Chain to establish requirements for materials and special processes including material characterization, mechanical properties, heat treatment, non-destructive testing and as necessary to ensure proper quality of components.
• Establish a collaborative network with global Engineering Material Systems experts.
• Interpret and concur to material and special process specifications and part drawings. Ensure that acceptance / inspection procedures and processing instructions are suitable, complete and properly controlled during the application of manufacturing procedures. Review supplier documentation, perform audits, and evaluate test results against requirements.
• Review material chemistry, physical and mechanical properties to substantiate manufacturing processes and detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality.
• Support and manage resolution of material processing related issues encountered during manufacturing, both internally and at suppliers level, with impact on the system life cycle. In consultation with Design Engineering, determine proper disposition of discrepant hardware through case records.
• Work closely with Senior Technical Expert communities, support and guide TOPS8D, RCCA and 5 whys methodologies in order to understand anomalous behaviors on Avio Aero components or events experienced on the fleet and propose possible path to face issues.
• Support and lead long term research and development programs on materials and processes. Execute developmental testing programs and hardware test campaigns to qualify part processing.
• Help in identifying partners (i.e. Universities, Research Center and strategic suppliers), build suitable plans to reach feasibility studies and understand the go/no-go criteria for materials and technologies selection.
• Support and lead collaborative cross-functional teams (materials, design, manufacturing) to reach the technical maturity of advanced manufacturing methods through the TRL / MRL processes.
• Get the ownership of periodic status reviews and give updates to senior leadership.
• Support and execute technical projects & programs required to reduce technical risk associated with new material and manufacturing methods, build and leverage significant domain expertise in the advanced materials field.
• Develop and maintain a productive working climate, promoting global teamwork and cross-functional efforts to achieve and maintain excellence.