Frames & Cases Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary
As a Quality Engineer, you will join the Quality team supporting the Frames & Cases CoE, ensuring that products and services are delivered to the highest quality standards and contributing to the establishment of robust and effective processes that meet all internal and external quality requirements. This role requires a clear understanding of customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods in order to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high quality standards.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

Serve as the focal point for all quality-related topics, supporting the program on quality issues and providing prompt, proactive feedback to customer requests

Manage product and process substantiation activities, including Process and Product Validation and First Article Inspection (FAI)

Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including preliminary reviews, disposition of non-conforming material, and development of remediation actions

Lead non-conformance investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Ensure that manufacturing processes meet design requirements and perform weekly shop audits to verify compliance with quality standards

Support the implementation of improvement plans and conduct Process Capability Analysis

Analyze quality KPIs and data, including First Time Yield (FTY), Defects per Unit (DPU), losses, and escapes, to identify improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives delivering measurable results

Promote compliance with Avio Aero, customer, and regulatory requirements

Participate in investigations of non-compliance and non-conformance reported by customers and partners, ensuring the timely implementation of corrective actions

Demonstrate a proactive approach in daily interactions with supervisors and shop operators

Support internal and external customer and regulatory audits, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of corrective actions

Prepare detailed reports and present them during daily meetings with all relevant stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in Quality or Manufacturing within structured aerospace or aeronautical companies

Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling

Strong ability to understand technical documentation and drawing requirements

Problem-solving skills and familiarity with key quality tools such as APPS, 5 Whys, RCCA, and similar methodologies

Proven ability to proactively engage with customers and internal cross-functional teams

Fluency in both Italian and English

Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience as a production supervisor in a shop environment

Ability to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities

DPRV Certification

Why Join Us:
At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That's why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

Performance-related bonuses and local bonus schems

Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

Employee pension plan with company contribution

Life and accident insurance

Private complementary medical coverage

Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

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

Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCN