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.

The NDT Process Engineer will be accountable for Radiographic Inspection and other NDTs. In this role you will integrate and develop Radiographic Inspection technique that meet business needs across the organization, manage issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. You will develop radiographic inspection 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 Radiographic Inspection 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 six sigma 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 Radiographic Inspection 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 RCCA 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

Qualification/Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering
• Knowledge of Radiographic Inspection
• Previous experience in the same role
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
• 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
• Knowledge on other NDT 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
• 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

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