Job Description SummaryAt 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.
The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will develop DMLM technologies for aeronautical components, with focus on parts producibility and optimization of the printed part and printing process, as well as optimal design for additive. This role is expected to manage and improve products manufacturability producibility, to perform “cost out” activities, to promptly solve technical problems deriving from the production cycle, to manage activities related to materials and processes, to support NPI and NTI processes in coordination with Engineering, Laboratories and R&D department.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Develop DMLM process
Develop set of parameters for each part number, Part post processing, routing sheets
Support Mechanical Component Design by guaranteeing the compatibility between design itself and manufacturing process, technical requirements and evidences evaluation in the technological validation process for all aspects related to materials and special processes (DMLM)
Manage configuration (at the level of activities relating to technology department) for each part number
Contribute to the continuous product improvement by optimizing existing processes and identifying new opportunities of cost reduction
Provide support to machine operators for the solution of problems related to the operation of the machine
Lead root cause investigations
Specify needs, communicate about project approach and present outcomes of research done
Deliver products as part of a team
Work in cross functional teams
Qualifications/Requirements
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of DMLM & EBM Machines, Process & Parameters
SPC (Statistic Process Control) Knowledge
Six Sigma tools & 5S awareness
Digital Attitude
Previous experience in Additive Manufacturing, with DMLM and/or EBM technologies
Available to travel and colocation periods in GE plants (Europe/US)
Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels, from detailed design reviews to high-level leadership reviews
Ability to work in cross functional team
Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral, and presentation skills
Fluency in Italian and English
Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required
Desired Characteristics
Mechanical design experience – designing hardware, machine tools, equipment, etc.
Additive Manufacturing engineering experience
Software / controls experience
Laser / optics experience
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational abili
Strong problem solving skills
Outside the box thinker - creative
Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles
Detail oriented
Passionate about additive and related technologies
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!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
