Scientist - Materials Science - Turbomachinery

**Job Description Summary**: This role is expected to manage materials and processes related activities for turbomachinery products.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Interface with the Supply Chain and definition of requirements for materials and special processes including material characterization of mechanical and physical properties, 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 AA requirements.
- Resolve material processing related issues encountered during manufacturing and throughout the component life cycle while in service. In consultation with Design Engineering, determine proper disposition of discrepant hardware through case records. Review quality records, composition, and mechanical properties to detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality.
- Develop and lead long term research and development programs on materials and processes. Execute developmental testing programs of engine or test hardware to qualify part processing.

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- 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.
- Knowledge of superalloys: manufacturing processes, main properties and material testing.
- Familiarity with shop operations and quality systems.
- Proficiency in English and Italian (written and verbal).
- Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

**Desired Characteristics**
- Previous experience in a similar position and/or in a complex industrial environment.
- Green belt or Black Belt certification and/or Statistics knowledge.
- Proven self-starter and independent worker able to work with cross-functional teams.
- Fast in action but with detailed technical review and good documentation.
- 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:

- Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- GE Aviation 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.

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**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No