Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business, 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 Additive Manufacturing Engineer will develop DMLM technologies for aeronautical components, with focus on parts producibility and optimization of the printed part and printing process, as well as optimal design for additive. This role is expected to manage and improve products manufacturability producibility, to perform “cost out” activities, to promptly solve technical problems deriving from the production cycle, to manage activities related to materials and processes, to support NPI and NTI processes in coordination with Engineering, Laboratories and R&D department.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop DMLM process

• Develop set of parameters for each part number, Part post processing, routing sheets

• Support Mechanical Component Design by guaranteeing the compatibility between design itself and manufacturing process, technical requirements and evidences evaluation in the technological validation process for all aspects related to materials and special processes (DMLM)

• Manage configuration (at the level of activities relating to technology department) for each part number

• Contribute to the continuous product improvement by optimizing existing processes and identifying new opportunities of cost reduction

• Provide support to machine operators for the solution of problems related to the operation of the machine

• Lead root cause investigations

• Specify needs, communicate about project approach and present outcomes of research done

• Deliver products as part of a team

• Work in cross functional teams

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Knowledge of DMLM & EBM Machines, Process & Parameters

• SPC (Statistic Process Control) Knowledge

• Six Sigma tools & 5S awareness

• Digital Attitude

• Previous experience in Additive Manufacturing, with DMLM and/or EBM technologies

• Available to travel and colocation periods in GE plants (Europe/US)

• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels, from detailed design reviews to high-level leadership reviews

• Ability to work in cross functional team

• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral, and presentation skills

• Fluency in Italian and English

• Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required

Desired Characteristics

• Mechanical design experience – designing hardware, machine tools, equipment, etc.

• Additive Manufacturing engineering experience

• Software / controls experience

• Laser / optics experience

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational abili

• Strong problem solving skills

• Outside the box thinker - creative

• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles

• Detail oriented

• Passionate about additive and related technologies

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 share plan

• 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