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Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, 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 engine and mechanical transmissions applied to both civil and military aviation (i.e., accessory drivetrains, engine thermal management, turboprop & helicopter reduction gearboxes, etc.).

The Gears And Shafts Lead Design Engineer‘s prime responsibility will be to perform design activities related to gears of aeronautical mechanical power transmissions for future applications and lead hardware procurement for technology demonstrators (flight demos included).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Gears and Shafts Lead design engineer utilizes expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and has the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.

In addition you will:

• Build and strengthen technical knowledge expertise on gears and shafts for aeronautical power gearboxes

• Execute technical feasibility studies and concept design of mechanical transmission components, with a focus on gears design, for next engine opportunities (Next Gen Narrow Body, Hybrid Electric platforms)

• Design sub-system and components identifying alternatives, agreeing upon design CTQs, scoring and down-selecting optimal solution to achieve product performance/cost/weight

• Capture system requirements, flow-down to components definition identifying relevant validation needs

• Execute detailed design of GBX components for test vehicles and technology maturation needs

• Proactively support activities with other departments and suppliers (concurrence design)

• Issue the technical documents relative to the components design according to engineering policies and procedures (presentations as well as analysis reports)

• Contribute to and participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews

• Support source technological substantiation and non-conformances assessments (MRB)

• Support activities related to development findings, components performance and investigations (test requests, test data postprocess, laboratories investigation)

• Use of design tools: CAD as Unigraphics NX, and CAE as Nastran, Ansys and in-house S/Ws. Transmission 3D for gears micro-geometry design.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university

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

• Proven experience on supply chain processes and HW procurement

• Strong engineering outlook, hands-on engineering foundation and eager to learn

• Clear thinking and diligent approach

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

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required

Desired Characteristics

• Creativity and curiosity

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems

• Good knowledge of FE analysis and optimization tools

• Familiarity with CAD software (Unigraphics or other commercial CAD software)

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Analytical thinking skills

• Passionate, curious and enthusiastic for engineering challenges

• Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with functional teams

• 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!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.