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.
The Engineering Quality specialist plays an impacting role in the maintenance of the Engineering Quality System and Airworthiness Certifications and in ensuring compliance of the engineering processes with the Customers and Authorities requirements for the various programs where Avio Aero is involved with design tasks. Covering this role you will support the engine programs handling a wide set of issues and interacting with various roles within and outside Engineering.
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Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The person in charge of this role will work on Engineering processes and procedures, transversally across the various programs (NPI and legacy), identifying improvement areas and to supporting, from a quality system point of view, the management of the variety of Configuration Control and Quality issues; he/she will contribute actively to the improvement of the Engineering processes through the coordination of procedures, in synergy with the Audit team and the integrated risk management process.
More in details the Engineering Quality specialist will:
- Lead the coordination of the GE Avio Engineering procedures system according to the Certification Authorities and Customers requirements
- Support process improvements in Engineering procedures, ensuring synergy with the improvement initiatives in the company (Lean)
- Support Engineering functions and Quality during the third party audits (Civil and Military Regulators, Customers, Consortiums,...)
- Work on the definition of joint configuration management plans in coordination with Partners and/or Customers for new programs
- Provide support to the design teams whenever there is an issue related to Configuration Control, Specs configuration and Engineering Quality
- Support the DOA (civil and military) Certification maintenance, working with the Airworthiness team, to ensure alignment of the processes and procedures with the EASA Requirements
- Contribute to the awareness initiatives towards the Engineering team to promote the compliance of Avio Aero and/or specific Customer and Regulatory requirements
- Support the definition of the corrective and preventive action plans originated by ISM audits and ensure their embodiment
- Lead the prioritization definition of the task on Procedures in coordination with the Integrated Risk Management process
Qualifications/Requirements
- Master Degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Mechanical/Aeronautical/Management Engineering are preferred)
- Knowledge of Aerospace regulations
- Past experience on Aerospace Quality System
- Good understanding of design processes
- Familiarity with Quality System standards: EN9100 certification, Policy & Procedures management (Aviation sector preferred)
- Knowledge of Airworthiness regulations (i.e. EASA Part 21)
- Basic knowledge of interpretation of engineering documentation (drawing and drafting standards,...)
- Knowledge of lean methodologies (VSM, PSR, ...)
- English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral
- Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with Configuration Management policies and principles
- Previous experience in Audit execution
- Ability to navigate through the aeronautical Certification Specifications;
- Knowledge of PLM tools to manage configuration control and technical documentation (preferred Windchill)
- Knowledge of BPR (Business Process Reengineering) tools to perform process mapping
- Familiarity with Export Control rules (EU, US, IT regulations): Avio Aero or GE tagger qualification is appreciated
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Capability of providing support to the Engineering team by engaging the experts for the various topics
- Proactivity and capability of organizing autonomously work.
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.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No