Lead Engineer - Materials Science and Engineering

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.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Desired Characteristics

• PhD in Materials Science or related disciplines.
• Experience in an engine system-related role.
• Green belt or Black Belt certification and/or Statistics knowledge.
• NDT qualifications.
• Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with cross-functional teams.
• Involvement or direct experience on aerospace processes.
• Fast in action but with detailed technical review and good documentation.
• Experience in a materials science engineering position.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aviation share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No