Lead Quality Engineer - Aerospace NPI & Process Excellence

Avio Aero; Pomigliano d'Arco; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonuses

Flexible benefits platform

Company pension plan

Life and accident insurance

Private medical coverage

Canteen or meal vouchers

Wellbeing program

Recognition awards

Job summary

Avio Aero, a leader in aerospace components, seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to coordinate quality initiatives across production programs. You will manage NPI activities, APQP deliverables, product qualification, and process validation while ensuring compliance with customer quality requirements and certifications.

Responsibilities include handling nonconformities, conducting root-cause investigations, and driving continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance within aerospace/metal-mechanical industry.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and pFMEA methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including GD&T.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Work Visa, as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality interface for an assigned customer and production programs; manage quality communications and audits.
• Coordinate quality activities across NPI, product qualification, and process validation.
• Provide manufacturing quality support for product changes, validations, audits, and RTV management.
• Manage nonconformities with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support product certification activities within authorization scope.
• Contribute to quality improvement strategies and monitor progress.
• Define, monitor, and analyze quality KPIs for assigned programs.

Skills

Quality interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

Ishikawa

pFMEA

GD&T

Minitab

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Avio Aero, a leader in aerospace components, seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to coordinate quality initiatives across production programs. You will manage NPI activities, APQP deliverables, product qualification, and process validation while ensuring compliance with customer quality requirements and certifications.

Responsibilities include handling nonconformities, conducting root-cause investigations, and driving continuous quality improvements.