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Apulia Repair Development Centre - Cold Spray Specialist

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Apulia Repair Development Centre - Cold Spray Specialist

Bari, Italy

Job Description Summary

At 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.

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 Cold Spray technology.

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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As Cold Spray 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 Cold Spray equipment.
  • Develop and maintain structured know-how of Cold Spray 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 Aerospace 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 Cold Spray Technology in the shop environment.
  • Use of specific software as required by Cold Spray equipment operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace from a recognized University
  • Sense of ownership, attitude for collaboration, proactivity.
  • Technical Accountability/Ownership.
  • Technical program management skills.
  • Good technical skills.
  • Proficiency in Italian and English language.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

  • Passionate about aviation engines.
  • Passionate about mechanical design and advanced technology development.
  • Good materials and special processes knowledge.
  • Previous experience in operating additive manufacturing equipment.
  • Previous experience in Aerospace Design and/or Repair Engineering.

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
  • 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

Client-provided location(s): Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001218EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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