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 Additive Quality Leader, you will be leading the production ramp-up of DMLM parts printed in Brindisi, the stabilization of additive processes and the introduction of new technologies.
You will manage all related quality aspects, so we are looking for a results-oriented and collaborative leader able to navigate through a complex context and to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification of Additive processes (initial qualification and following process changes) working within the Additive Team to properly set-up the process
• Lead the Additive quality team to guarantee the proper management of production ramp-up
• Promote the awareness and compliance to the Avio Aero and/or specific Customer and Regulatory requirements
• Work in synergy with Quality System to align Avio Aero documentation to regulatory and customer requirements and obtain and maintain relevant certifications
• Work across functions to guarantee proper Quality issues management in order to minimize impact on Customer, Deliveries and Costs
• Monitor and oversee Additive processes from a quality standpoint to recognize improvement opportunities and work with stakeholders to identify and implement effective Corrective/Preventive action plans
• Discuss quality metrics, trends, procedure changes, corrective action status, Lesson Learned etc. with the team members on a regular basis and report Quality metrics/indicators to Leadership
• Prepare quality plans, when required
• Monitor quality indicators, collect and analyze quality data and take part to the definition and following implementation and monitoring of improvement plans together with technologists
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis following customer escapes or other quality issue and prepare reporting documents (APPS, Four corners, 8D Inv. reports, LLC)
• Drive Preventive Quality mindset and initiatives (APQP, Producibility, continuous improvement)

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master's Degree in Engineering field
• Previous experience in Quality and Additive Manufacturing
• Problem solving skills, ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to manage competing priorities and take decisions quickly
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Fluent Italian and English
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Airworthiness regulations trained (Part 21) and / or experience in civil aviation
• Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) certified
• Six sigma trained

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
• 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!

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No