Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace 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.
Avio Aero is reinforcing the Apulia Repair Development Centre team to support the development of additive technologies for advanced repairs to be applied on commercial and military engines components.
The team works in a dynamic and international environment, as part of Avio Aero Engineering and in tight collaboration with Avio Aero Global Supply Chain, leveraging a well-established collaboration with Universities network.
The person in this role is expected to perform Advanced Repair Development with Additive Technologies within the Apulia Repair Development Centre (ARDC) located in Bari, focusing on Laser Metal Deposition.Job Description
Essential responsibilities
As Laser Metal Deposition specialist, you will:
Contribute to definition of the technology roadmap to develop and industrialize repair applications identified by GE Avio business needs.
Contribute to the definition of DOEs to identify optimal process parameters.
Contribute to the definition of trials on specimens and components to demonstrate repair feasibility and early industrialization.
Supervise and execute DOEs and trials ensuring activity completion on time and on quality.
Collaborate with Maintenance and EHS to ensure maximum availability of the Laser Metal Deposition equipment.
Develop and maintain structured know-how of Laser Metal Deposition Technology to promote its use across the company as a distinctive technology to address business needs; Promote the concurrence with GE Avio Repair Stations and with other global GE Aviation Repair Stations to ensure smooth transition from development to industrialization phase of advanced repairs.
Support the Repair Stations on possible technical issues deriving from the application of Laser Metal Deposition Technology in the shop environment.
Use of design tools: 2D / 3D CAD as Unigraphics, and in-house SWs.
Use of CAD/CAM software as required for Laser Metal Deposition equipment operations.
Qualification/Requirements
Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Material Engineering from a recognized University
Previous experience in operating additive manufacturing equipment.
Previous experience in Aerospace Design and/or Repair Engineering; CAD tools knowledge.
Technical Accountability/Ownership.
Technical program management skills.
Proficiency in Italian and English language.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
Work VISA, according to local regulation, is required.
Desired Characteristics
Passionate about fielded aviation engines.
Passionate about mechanical design and advanced technology development.
Good materials and special processes knowledge.
Sense of ownership, attitude for collaboration, proactivity.
Good technical skills.
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
