Special Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business, 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 Special Process Engineer you will integrate special processes that meet business needs across the organization and you will manage issues within functional area(s) of expertise. You will be involved in sustaining the capability and capacity of special processes in the shop and support the new technologies introduction in the specific field.
You will also develop the special process portion of the manufacturing process to achieve the required targets in terms of process robustness, product quality, product cost, capacity sustainment.

• Develop and industrialize the special process for aero-engine components, including the design of the manufacturing sequence and work instructions, the definition of process parameters and the selection of the appropriate equipment
• Design inspection methods, sampling plan and applicable process control methodologies, including applicable tests and coupon design
• Support the shop activities in the development phase of the process, by training the operators on the correct interpretation of the work instruction and tuning the process
• Get input from the Business in terms of a problem involving inadequate values of FTY, WIP, cost, lead time or machinery saturation of a stated product or product family
• Following the steps of Flight Deck approach, identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long range engineering needs
• Provide technical support to materials engineers, specialists, technicians and shop operators, providing the necessary training and maintaining the personnel qualification according to the specifics
• Perform internal / external audits to guarantee the surveillance on the accountable processes and verify RCCA and implementation plans
• Be accountable for audits on the specific processes
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters

• Master's Degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials field) or in Materials Science
• Experience on special processes, in particular welding, shot peening and non-conventional machining
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects. Ability to interface with customers for major issues
• Fluent Italian and English
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

• Knowledge of Nadcap accreditation
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem analysis, RCCA analysis and continuous improvement skills
• Special processes PFMEA

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE 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