Materials Behavior Lead 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 Materials Behavior Lead Engineer you are responsible for the design and execution of materials property test programs to understand the behavior of metallic materials applied across the full life cycle of aero engines. Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities     

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Apply Materials Behavior expertise in metallic material mechanical test program planning and program coordination.

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Apply statistical and curve regression methodologies to generate and publish mechanical property design curves.

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Partner with internal and external lab specialists and technicians to meet customer program requirements and deadlines.

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Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range engineering needs.

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Provide technical expertise on product problems throughout the business including supplier and field support.

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Develop and lead long term research and development programs on materials and processes. Execute developmental testing programs of engine or test hardware to support qualification part processing.

Qualifications/Requirements    

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PhD in Materials Science or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical or Aeronautic Engineering or related discipline with experience in an industrial environment.

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Knowledge of aviation engine materials: Steels, Aluminum, Magnesium. Experience in material testing.

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Proficiency in English and Italian (written and verbal).

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Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

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Experience in a similar position and/or in a complex industrial environment.

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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.

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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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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