Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, 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.
As Bielsko Biala Plant Quality Leader you will demonstrate accountability and leadership for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will be responsible for consolidating, leveraging the Daily Shop Management process, the Avio Aero Quality Mindset, based and focused on Lean and Continuous Improvement and for developing and deploying the ‘Zero Defect’ Culture, in accordance with the corporate strategy. You will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Act as consultant (as a recognized authority) to the quality, manufacturing and engineering organizations to improve Quality and Manufacturing processes, improve product design
Promote a cultural transformation aimed at creating a "zero defects" mentality and with deep awareness of flight safety
Lead the Quality organization and technical activities related to Product Quality and Process Compliance
Present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across GE. Input and influence decisions within own discipline and area
Provide technical leadership on problems identification as well as on generation of countermeasures for all issues related to product and process improvement and compliance
Interface with design engineering, projects, assembly, and vendors to assure requirements are met on time meeting specifications
Manage generic manufacturing process programs and lead area in pursuit of state-of-the-art technology and processes that will enhance organization’s production
Lead technical efforts in inventory control, manufacturing losses, and overall shop costs
Prioritize and implement multiple concurrent process improvement projects to drive customer satisfaction and business productivity
Oversee evaluation of test equipment, precision measurements, accuracy measurements, and performance testing
Collect, organize, monitor and report to all levels of the organization on Quality KPIs
Lead the effort to develop and implement plans to meet customers requirements for product quality, cost and delivery
Drive initiatives to maximize employees’ contribution in driving improvements in product quality and services while ensuring all Quality functions are staffed and well trained to perform their duties effectively
Lead technical efforts in manage customer disruptions, inventory control, manufacturing losses, and overall shop costs
Qualifications/Requirements
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, ideally Aeronautic/Aerospace
Significant experience in Quality Manufacturing / Product, ideally in the aeronautical field
Experience as People Leader
Ability to analyze and resolve problems (5W, TOPS8D, bow tie, …), attitude to coach others in define problem appropriately and methodologically solve them
Proven experience in driving turnaround in complex contexts, translating previous experiences in flexible support for the environment, master in agility, resilience and flexibility
Strong leadership both on the team and versus leadership roles
Fluent in Polish and English
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
Strong interpersonal skills so to be able to influence a transformation with several different stakeholder in matrix organization
Attitude to deal with high pressure situations, deal with conflict, ability to negotiate, strong change management skills
A great resilience is required to keep leading a transformational roadmap
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and ability to incorporate lessons learned
Established project management skills, with proven success on the field
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 share plan
Life and injury insurance
Medical coverage
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
