Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, 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.
AvioAero is reinforcing the focus to excellence into Aeronautical Engine business by keeping strengthening its expertise’s ranging from all design aspects to manufacturing & testing as well as leveraging new technologies.
With this spirit, we are looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer, required to work on Design/Certification and production support activities within the Engineering organization with main focus on engine components (I.e. Heat exchanger, Structures) designed using Additive technology (i.e. DMLM).
The successful Engineer will be working within Military Design Engineering section dedicated to Additive Design taking end-to-end design responsibility of the component by coordinating all activities aimed to test/verify design intent of the component as well as its certification and entry into service.
Due to nature of job, the successful Engineer will have the opportunity to develop very quickly a vast network across AvioAero as well as GE Aviation overarching several disciplines. You will be working with internal/external suppliers/functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, NDT specialists, Program) making sure the produced part is always aligned to the design intent and to certification requirements.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Capture system requirements, flow-down to components definition identifying relevant validation needs

Issue technical documents relative to the components design according to engineering policies and procedures (drawings, presentations as well as analysis reports)

Contribute and participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews

Develop components and modules design to cost, performance and life objectives

Proactively support and coordinate activities with manufacturing departments and Suppliers to implement product improvements (eg concurrent design, cost-out activities).

Support source technological substantiation and non-conformances assessment

Support activities related to development findings, components performance and investigations (test requests, test data postprocess, laboratories investigation)

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university

Knowledge of designing component using DMLM technology

Experience with CAD tools (e.g. Unigraphics NX) is mandatory where CAE tools (e.g. Nastran, Ansys) is desired

Good knowledge of complex 2D and 3D shapes modelling CAD techniques

Fundamental understanding of mechanical design (static, strength of materials, dynamics etc.) 

Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team working and inclusiveness proven capabilities

Clear thinking, diligent approach, result oriented

Fluent English and Italian, both written and oral

Strong oral and written communication skills

Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of aeronautical aero-engines component or module, technical requirements, design solutions, technologies

Experience in cost and value engineering

Previous experience in mechanical design of complex products and New Product Introduction process

Experience on structure stress analysis

Capable to work in multicultural environment, preferable previous international experience

Curiosity and passion for mechanical design

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.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No