Lead Material Application Engineer

Job description

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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

As a part of Avio Aero EMS Team, you will support and lead materials and processes activities related to aero engines products within Avio Aero Plants, Suppliers and Customers. These activities will include fleet / delivery support, development of new materials / repairs / technologies for possible applications on commercial & military aviation programs, in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Universities network.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities  

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Interface with Design Eng. & GSC and define requirements for materials and special processes including material characterization, mechanical properties, heat treatment, LAB testing and as necessary to ensure proper quality of components.

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Define standard & unique drawing notes relevant to Materials and Processes, review engineering drawings, manage requirements for products validation and evaluate collected evidence.

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Ensure that inspection procedures, acceptance standard and processing instructions are suitable, complete and properly controlled during application of manufacturing procedures.

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Perform audits, both internally and suppliers, review documentation provided, evaluate results against GEA and AA requirements.

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Review material chemistry, physical and mechanical properties, both internally and at suppliers, to detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality.

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Manage resolution of material processing related issues encountered during manufacturing, both internally and at suppliers, with impact on the life cycle of the component.

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In agreement with Design Eng., after review of quality records and properties trends, determine proper disposition of discrepant hardware through case records.

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Support and lead continuous Improvement initiatives through Lean Methodology to assure and maintain Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of aeroengine components.

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Support and lead research and development programs on materials, processes and technologies. Execute developmental testing programs and hardware test campaign to qualify part processing.

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Support and lead cross-functional teams (materials, design, manufacturing) to reach the technical maturity of advanced materials and / or manufacturing technologies using the TRL / MRL process.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Master Degree in Material Science or Materials Engineering.

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Previous experience in a similar position in a complex industrial environment, aerospace field preferred.

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Previous experience in Supply Chain or Quality in a complex industrial environment, aerospace field preferred.

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Knowledge of superalloys: main properties, heat treatments, inspection methods and material testing.

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Knowledge of main superalloys manufacturing processes especially Forging and Casting technologies.

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Knowledge of special processes, NDT, Laboratory evaluation and testing

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Fluent in Polish and English.

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Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

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Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.

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Familiarity with shop operations and quality systems.

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Proven self-starter and independent worker able to work with cross-functional teams.

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Fast in action but with detailed technical review and good documentation.

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: 

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Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

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Flexible benefits platform

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Life and injury insurance:

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Medical cove

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Employee assistant program

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Employee special awards (service and recognition) 

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Local special agreements and discounts

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English and languages training for you and one member of your family

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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