Job Description SummaryAMBER is an GE Aerospace Engineering Division hybrid electric demonstration program under Avio Aero co-ordination, and it will focus on fuel cell technology maturation and their implementation in a future regional Turboprop application. AMBER is supported by Clean Aviation and complementary national external funding across Europe, especially LuFo program in Germany and MISE in Italy. Aim of the AMBER program is to mature the critical technology element of the architecture (fuel cells, thermal management system, supervisory hierarchical controls) up to their demonstration in a full propulsion system ground test and prepare for following flight demo.
The Combining Gearbox Module & Mechanical Systems Module Leader will coordinate and lead the development and validation of the Combining Gearbox Module and of the Mechanical System components for the AMBER demo program.
Module leader is accountable to define and coordinate the activities performed by supporting organizations in order to achieve and balance the key program CTQs of safety, schedule, performance, life/weight/cost, and NRE.
The position reports to NTI Programs & New Initiatives Systems Engineering Leader within External Customer NPI Engineering Section.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The AMBER Combining Gearbox & Mechanical System Module Leader will develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. She/he will be responsible to develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.
She/he is accountable for: (i) the coordination and development of the Combining Gearbox and MS components in strong collaboration with other sites and functions in order to meet overall product and business requirements,(ii) at module and components level for: module level integration and components design definition, manufacturing support, module and component testing, validation deliverables, development problems resolution.
In this role she/he:
Manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise, leads short/medium term activities and is involved in long-term planning and contributes to the overall product strategy.
Manage engine technical requirements and optimizations to assure the most well-balanced modules design. Deploys design requirements to module designer and Hardware Owners, Contributes to the conceptual definition of possible design variants, defines and executes module level trade studies.
Performs technical planning, components integration, verification and validation, cost and risk for the modules under his responsibility. Ensures on-time, on-quality execution of design reviews preparation, performs module level risk assessment and contributes to mechanical system safety analyses
Monitor and communicate project status as appropriate to the External Customer NPI Engineering Leader and Chief Engineers
Interfaces with all involved engineering disciplines and functions ensuring alignment to quality, cost and schedule targets. Leads ICD preparation workflow and ensure proper check and signature applies among parties. Coordinates design team during recurrent progress meetings. Ensures compliance to internal design requirements (DP checklists) and closure of DR action items. Ensures on-time issuing of the detail design drawings
Maintains and adapt the Gearboxes and Mechanical System program plan aligned with the engine program schedule, resource schedules, and other program constraints. Executes module level risk assessment, Leads recurrent meetings to monitor design execution and keep design team aligned on program goals. Keeps module design RAIL (Rolling Action Items List) up-to-date. Ensures on-time, on-cost, on-quality hardware delivery
Support other engineering functions, particularly the Certification Office, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing Programs.
Ensure a rigorous process is followed in the execution of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action of product and process issues including system level testing
Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting Intellectual Property, Export Controlled and Strategic Technology. Proactive approach required, lead by example
Ensure the proper compliance to the verification requirements and, where applicable, verify verification documents produced by the design organization. Defines acceptance tests, tech mat tests, risk mitigation tests, design assurance tests
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred.
Experience in product development of engine systems or modules preferably in New Product Introduction programs
Knowledge of gearboxes and mechanical system technical requirements, design solutions and technologies
Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Proven effectiveness working in a global environment
Clear thinking and diligent approach
English and Italian language fluent knowledge, both written and oral
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Work Visa, according to local regulartion, is required
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Capability to work in multicultural environment.
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
- 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.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
