Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

Avio Aero is strengthening the Apulia Repair Development Centre team to support the development of additive technologies for advanced repair solutions on commercial and military engine components.

You will work in an international engineering environment, in close collaboration with Global Supply Chain and university partners.

In this role, you will manage the full CAD/CAM process, including laser scanning, CAD modeling, CAM toolpath definition, Part Program verification, support to deposition activities, and post-processing of repaired components, ensuring compliance with Company standards. You will also support technical assessments and production activities, working with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturability and producibility through a Lean approach.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

• Be the owner of the entire CAD/CAM cycle at the Apulia Repair Development Center, starting from geometry acquisition, Part Program definition to post deposition checks

• Define the concept design of tooling necessary to support component repair, progressing it to detailed design for procurement

• Define the concept design of cold spray masking tooling necessary to support component repair, progressing it to detailed design for procurement

• Use designated CAM software to program ABB and KUKA robot toolpath motion

• Support machine operators, if needed, while they operate robots

• Develop innovative CAM methodology to support the application of advance repairs to aircraft engine components

• Approach CAD/CAM strategies to allow advanced repairs to achieve the objectives of cost, performance and life of the repaired part

• Define the procedures that ensure appropriate system calibration to meet quality standards of the repaired product

• Issue relevant technical documents (i.e. specifications, reports, drawings)

• Proactively support and coordinate activities in conjunction with manufacturing departments and suppliers to identify and implement constantly technology improvements (i.e. machine hardware and software updates, cost-out activities)

• Contribute to definition of the technology progression plan to develop the CAD/CAM system in Apulia Repair Development Center

• Collaborate with Maintenance and EHS to ensure maximum availability of the Apulia Repair Development Center robot equipment

• Develop and maintain structured know-how of CAD/CAM Technology, leveraging the concurrence with GE Avio Repair Stations and with other global GE Aviation Repair Stations

Qualification/Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

• 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

• Willingness to learn about and develop robot assisted manufacturing cells

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Passionate about fielded aviation engines

• Passionate about mechanical design and advanced technology development

• Good materials and special processes knowledge

• Previous experience in Aerospace Design and/or Repair Engineering; CAD tools knowledge

• Previous experience with Siemens NX CAD system

• Previous experience with Autocad, Powershape and Powermill software

• Previous experience with laser 3D scanning systems

• Previous experience in robot CAM programming

• Previous experience in rapid prototyping (3D printing)

• Robot calibration methodology knowledge will be considered as a plus

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, 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

• 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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