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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isnt just a job. Its their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly. The Special Processes Engineer for Non Destructive Testing demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop penetrant testing that meet business needs across the organization, manage issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. You will develop the Non Distructive testing portion of the manufacturing process to achieve the required targets in terms of process robustness, product quality, product cost, capacity sustainment.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Develop and industrialize the Non Distructive testing 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 a Flight Deck approach, identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long range engineering needs
Provide technical guidance, direction, training and examination to engineers, specialists, technicians and shop operators according to the specs
Conduct Non Distructive testing for the acceptance of parts and document the results
Maintain the internal process specifications updated to the latest standard and to the customer latest requirements
Perform internal / external audits to guarantee the surveillance on the accountable processes and verify Root Cause Corrective Action and implementation plans
Be accountable for the NADCAP audits on the specific processes
Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues
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
Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs
Qualifications/Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Material Science or Physics, or High school Diploma with relevant work experience
NAS410/EN4179 level 3 certification or level 2 with strong experience on NDT (in particular, Ultrasonic Inspection and / or Eddy Current Inspection)
Significant experience and knowledge on Non Distructive testing
Fluency in English and Italian
Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
Ability to interface with customers for major issues
Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required
Desired Characteristics
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in at least one technical specialty, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within this field
NADCAP experience on task group or as a supplier
Experience on all Non Distructive Testing methods and product manufacturing and inspection technologies used in aerospace
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
Life and injury insurance:
Medical cove
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
