Development Shop Lead Technologist

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 part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn’t just a job, it’s their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

Job Description

The Development shop technologist leads all activities of a development build shop as well as assembly and disassembly of experimental rigs/modules and related processes. You will support the test center leader through the entire test campaign, from procuring rig hardware to preparing the rig/test article, ensuring safety and working in synergy with the EHS team. Starting from the drawings received by designers, you will procure components, assemble the rig/test article, perform inspections and checks, apply instrumentation, and prepare documentation and build reports. After the rig is installed in the test cell, you will support its operation and, following the test, lead disassembly, post‑test inspections, and draft the disassembly report. All activities are conducted in collaboration with engineering departments, the EHS team, sourcing, and supply chain.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish the plan for rig/module assembly in line with the program.
• Coordinate the build shop activities in line with the plan and with the budget.
• Prepare documentation for the assembly, inspections check list, build up procedure, build report.
• Procure and guarantee the availability of the components necessary for assembly the rig/module.
• Perform and lead the rig/module assembly, disassembly and inspection.
• Manage the instrumentation applied on the rig components during assembly and disassembly.
• Support the rig installation in the test cell in and out of the Pomigliano plant.
• Support troubleshooting with engineering and test cell team to solve issues during the test.
• Perform and lead the post‑test inspections of the hardware and root‑cause investigations on the rig/module.
• Lead the build shop continuous improvement by optimizing existing process and identifying new opportunities for build shop improvement.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Technical High School diploma from an ITS.
• Previous experience as a coordinator of technical activities.
• Proven working experience in a development assembly area.
• Previous experience in roles and activities where significant EHS requirements and practices were involved.
• Experience in test rig preparation review process and ability to support the development of rig design.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and its application.
• Knowledge of CAD, 3D model, and different drawings.
• Good familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, Project, SAP for procurement, shipment and vouchering, main shipment and logistic activities.
• Availability to work on two/three shifts when required.
• Availability to work in different test cells and sites during rig installation.
• English and Italian fluency, both written and oral.
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Good capability to manage assembly and disassembly procedures in safety, quality, time and cost assigned by the budget of the program.
• Ability to work and manage external suppliers during the procurement of the rig parts.
• Ability to work in team and in synergy with other departments of engineering and supply chain.
• Background in assembly and mechanical shop areas.
• Technical specialization course post‑diploma.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, strong proactivity.
• Ability to work well under pressure, in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Capability of troubleshooting and problem solving. &