Cost Technologies - Engineering Cost Specialist for Military Programs

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Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

Systems Engineering is a cross-functional discipline that emphasizes an integrated approach, mindset, and process. In this role, you will balance business and technical needs to help deliver high-quality products that meet cost targets. As a Systems Engineer specializing in part cost optimization within the Chief Engineering Office, you will lead cost reduction activities for parts and components owned by GE Avio Engineering, with a particular focus on NPI (New Product Introduction) and Military programs. This role offers limited autonomy and focuses on execution within an established operating strategy, in close collaboration with a wide cross-functional team.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

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Act as the Engineering Cost Specialist, guiding a cross-functional team through the cost-out strategy defined for the programs, in continuous dialogue with the Engineering Cost Leader and Design Teams

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Perform Engineering Cost estimations through drawing benchmarking and derivative analysis, and evaluate the impact on Productivity

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Review and update cost-out project status for assigned modules, and direct all engineering concurrence requests to the dedicated HWOs

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Apply Design Practices (DP) and support the preparation of Design Reviews (DRs), ensuring compliance with the Engineering Handbook, providing cost data and checklists to Design Teams

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Work within the Cost Team to perform internal checks, enhance Cost Dashboards, standardize cost data across multiple engine programs, and maintain a reliable Cost Monitoring Tool

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Re-evaluate drawing requirements with the Design Team to generate new ideas for Cost and Productivity optimization

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Promote the use of LEAN tools, actively participate in Kaizen Events and GEMBAs, and apply GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK principles

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Develop in-depth understanding of how your team’s work integrates with other teams and contributes to Department goals

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Use judgment and analytical thinking to solve problems and propose solutions outside of set parameters, with guidance

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Operate as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude

Qualifications/Requirements

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Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college

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Previous experience in Engineering/Technology roles

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Experience with Cost Estimations and standard manufacturing processes

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Good knowledge of Product Cost and cost methodologies

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Good knowledge of technical drawings, producibility impacts, productivity rules, key drivers and Lean tools

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Strong technical skills and ability to work effectively in a team

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Fluency in English and Italian

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Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

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Strong oral and written communication skills

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Demonstrated ability to analyze big data and resolve problems

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Ability to document, plan, and execute programs; solid basic project management skills

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Some knowledge of Avio Aero Cost Monitoring tools and Dashboards

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Experience with budgeting and Economic Fundamentals

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Experience with Derivative Analysis

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Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, 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

• Life and injury insurance

• Private 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!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No