Engineer - Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

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 GE Aviation 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(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

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Design Engineering, Global Research & Supply Chain to establish requirements for materials and special processes including heat treatment, shot peening, non-destructive testing and other special processes to ensure proper quality maintenance. Review supplier documentation, perform audits, and evaluate test results against GE and Avio Aero requirements.

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Establish a collaborative network with global Engineering Material Systems experts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Support and lead collaborative cross-functional teams (materials, design, manufacturing) to reach the technical maturity of advanced manufacturing methods through the TRL / MRL processes.

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Plan, advocate and manage budget for development and production support activities.

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Get the ownership of periodic status reviews and give updates to senior leadership.

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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.

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Develop and maintain a productive working climate, promoting global teamwork and cross-functional efforts to achieve and maintain excellence.

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Review material chemistry, physical and mechanical properties to substantiate manufacturing processes and detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

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Knowledge of gears and shaft materials and processes: steels, heat treatment, peening and other special processes.

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Experience in material testing.

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Involvement or direct experience in research activities.

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Familiarity with shop operations and quality systems.

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Excellent communication skills.

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Strong oral and written communication skills.

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Strong interpersonal skills.

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Proficiency in Italian and English (both written and verbal).

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Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

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PhD in Materials Science or related disciplines.

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Green belt or Black Belt certification and/or Statistics knowledge.

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Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with cross-functional teams.

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Involvement or direct experience on aerospace processes.

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

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Experience in a materials science engineering position.

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Strong teamwork and communication skills, eager to learn continuously.

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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GE Aviation share plan 

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Life and injury insurance

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Medical cover

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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