Turbomachinery Senior Mechanical Designer

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than
100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components andsystems for the civil and military aeronautical industry

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in the turbomachinery field. In this role you will be responsible for the design and development of turbine modules and their layout.
This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Working as part of an integrated global team, in this role you will contribute to the mechanical design of advanced systems and their technology maturation vehicles, with the aim of supporting product evolution and preliminary design activities for future programs.
The job position refers to Advanced Technology Operations with a specific focus on advanced technology engine demonstrators.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and develop turbine modules and their layout definition.

• Support components and systems design activities for tests vehicles and new technologies introduction

• Develop new mechanical concepts to power new engine architectures

• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications and documentation.

• Perform engineering analysis and calculations to ensure designs meet performance, safety and quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality and testing, to ensure successful project execution.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies

• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to the extended team

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical design of complex products (preferred turbomachinery or aeroderivative)

• Good knowledge of fundamental mechanical design concepts, mechanics of materials, design hand calculations

• Good knowledge of mechanical stack-ups 

• Good knowledge of Advanced CAD Systems

• Good knowledge of 2D and 3D modelling CAD techniques

• Basic knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

• Clear thinking and diligent approach

• English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

• Availability of working in classified areas and military programs if requested

Desired Characteristics

• Creativity and curiosity

• Passionate and enthusiastic for engineering challenges

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong technical aptitude

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Analytical thinking skills

• System mindset and problem solver

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.  

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero! 

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