Aero Alliance Avenza Manufacturing Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Carrara; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (non-executives)

Pension plan (Cometa)

Welfare credits

Employee assistance program

Flex benefits

Job summary

Avenza Aero Alliance in Italy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to define, design and implement equipment for shop floor support and productivity improvements. You will develop procedures, work instructions, and methods to sustain production and reduce costs.

The role requires collaboration with lines leaders, EHS, Quality, Lean, Finance and Product/Sourcing teams. Fluent English and Italian, CAD/ERP experience, and a Lean mindset are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma) or equivalent knowledge or work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient skills in PC, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access.
• Use of CAD tooling.
• Oracle or other ERP system experience.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Be a solution-oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the disassembly, repairs and assembly processes for the shop floor.
• Define, design, and follow the execution of equipment/devices/machines from drafting to commissioning.
• Develop work instructions, methods, processes and procedures for shop use.
• Define hours for shop floor routings according to the operation.
• Lead analysis and metrics to monitor shop floor performance (efficiency/productivity).
• Provide leadership/mentorship for team to drive shop floor improvements.
• Share best practices across shop floor to drive consistency and continuous improvement.
• Track expenses and define investment plans with cross-functional teams.
• Support process improvement initiatives and lean activities.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive quality and safety culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD tooling

Oracle or ERP experience

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer (M.E) will be responsible for define, design, and follow the building of equipment to support the shop activities. This role will support shop floor personnel from a technical standpoint and drive productivity/manufacturability/cost-out improvements for the business. At the same time M.E. will work to develop procedure, work instruction, methods to support the production as well.

Avenza Aero Alliance is a provider of LM2500/LM6000 (Aero derivative gas turbines) overhaul services.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

- Provide technical support in the disassembly, repairs and assembly processes for the shop floor

- Define, design, and follow the execution of equipment/devices/machines starting by drafting technical specification till to the commissioning in the workshop. The M.E. will work strictly with:

• Lines leaders/shop leader: to know and satisfy the needs of the shop.

• EHS: to be compliant with internal and by Law requirement.
• Quality team: to respect the product high quality level.
• Lean team: to develop solutions in line with the lean concept.
• Finance dept: to define the expenses and business cases where needed.
• Product engineer dept: to know the product.
• Sourcing Dept: to discuss the requirement asked for the bid phase.

- Develop Work instructions, methods, processes and procedures to give detailed information to the shop. i.e.: Handling, and lifting procedures, assembly, and disassembly procedures, etc. …collaborating with ops and cross-functions team (see previous point)

- Define hours to apply to the shop floor operation routings according to the operation to perform.

- Lead analysis and perform metrics and KPI to monitor shop floor performances in terms of efficiency/ productivity (hours analysis applied on the routings: for instance planned Vs actuals)

- Provide leadership/mentorship for team to lead shop floor improvement projects to resolution

- Share best practices across shop floor to drive consistency, ensure our processes are continuously improving

- Understand and collect the shop depts needs to create the investment plan.

- Track the expense for the fixtures among the depts to respect the budget defined year over year.

- Service Routings Analysis to define equipment/fixture/methods to perform the activities in shopfloor

- Purchase commercial equipment/device to support production.

- Support process improvement initiatives (like AWO, Committee) to reduce waste, cycle time, improve EHS/Quality/Ergonomics.

- Develop a strong partnership with internal and external teams to build continuous process improvement

- Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive a strong culture in Quality and Safety

- Hold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance Compliance and Integrity standards

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma) or equivalent knowledge or work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient skills in PC, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access
• Use of CAD tooling
• Oracle or other ERP system experience
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Be a Solution-oriented problem solver

Desired Characteristics

• Be flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Working experience in FEM
• Strong attention to details and quality.
• Customer-focused mindset
• Experience with Gas Turbines engines, preferably aircraft or aero derivatives
• Ability to interact with all levels and functions of the organization
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs and projects
• Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements
• Lean, DMS and problem solving processes Knowledge
• Six Sigma certification a plus

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy:

Posizione / Position: Aero Alliance Avenza Manufacturing Engineer

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: PB

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 30th October 2026

Fascia retributive: Tra € 31,800.00 e € 47,700.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between € 31,800.00 and € 47,700.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 5% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 5% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

Alla posizione è applicabile il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL Metalmeccanico). I benefici disponibili sulla base del CCNL attualmente in vigore e delle politiche aziendali includono quanto segue /

A Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘CBA’ - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to position. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti.
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti).
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Non Dirigenti): Gestita tramite Assicurazione Generali

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Managed by Assicurazioni Generali

Assistenza Sanitaria (Dirigenti): FASI+ Generali Plan

Medical Benefits (Executives): FASI+ Generali Plan

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Straordinario: Straordinario diurno dal lunedì al venerdì

• Prime due ore: 25% per impiegati, 30% per operai non turnisti, 40% per operai turnisti
• Oltre due ore: 30% per impiegati, 50% per operai non turnisti, 45% per operai turnisti

Straordinario diurno sabato, domenica e festivi: 50% per le prime otto ore, 55% oltre le 8 ore

Straordinario notturno dal lunedì al venerdì:

• 50% per impiegati e operai non turnisti per lavoro straordinario dalle 20:00 alle 8:00
• 50% per operai turnisti per lavoro straordinario dalle 18:00 alle 6:00

Straordinario notturno sabato, domenica e festivi:

• Prime otto ore: 60% per impiegati, 55% per operai non turnisti, 60% per operai turnisti
• Oltre due ore: 75% per impiegati, 65% per operai non turnisti, 75% per operai turnisti

In caso di riposo compnesativo, si applicano le maggiorazioni previste dal CCNL

OT Premium: Daytime overtime Monday to Friday:

• First two hours: 25% for office staff, 30% for non-shift production workers, 40% for shift production workers
• Beyond two hours: 30% for office staff, 50% for non-shift production workers, 45% for shift production workers

Daytime overtime Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: First eight hours: 50%, Beyond eight hours: 55%

Night overtime Monday to Friday

• 50% for office staff and non-shift production workers for overtime worked between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM
• 50% for shift production workers for overtime worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Night overtime Saturday, Sunday and public holidays:

• First eight hours: 60% for office staff, 55% for non-shift production workers, 60% for shift production workers
• Beyond eight hours: 75% for office staff, 65% for non-shift production workers, 75% for shift production workers

In case of compensatory time off, the premiums provided for under the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) apply.

Maggiorazioni e indennità turno: [PER OPERAI TURNISTI]: Maggiorazione del 20% per la fascia oraria dalle 18:00 alle 22:00. Indennità di €3,50 per ogni turno lavorato.

Shift premium and allowance: [FOR SHIFT WORKERS]: 20% premium for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. €3.50 allowance for each shift worked.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No