GCAP Engine – Hot Section Industrial Leader

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

The GCAP Engine Delivery & Assembly Processes Industrial Leader will join the GCAP Industrial Management team that coordinates the industrial activities of the new strategic military program, for which the Industrial Management team is the Supply Chain primary interface.

You will provide technical and management leadership during the Program launch and the execution of the development phases.

In this role you will define development plans for critical Program enablers throughout the Supply Chain, coordinating all the Product Centers and the involved functions within Supply Chain (Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Facilities …) and other relevant functions and being the Supply Chain primary interface reporting to the GCAP Supply Chain Leader.

You will also be responsible for readiness of the delivery management process towards assembly line of the Product.

The goals of this role will mainly consist in matching the program milestones in terms of readiness and execution, evaluating and managing related risks, supporting Cost control.

In this role you will be based in the Brindisi site and coordinate with the GCAP Engine Industrial Leader.

Travelling to other Avio Aero sites, to supplier’s and abroad is expected to cover specific program needs.

Working in classified environment is expected to cover specific program rules.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the industrialization and readiness of the Hot section modules
• Responsible for the readiness and the execution within the Supply Chain of the National Technology Maturation Plans NTPs of the Hot section modules and the integration with the Demonstrating vehicles and Engine program plans
• Responsible for the Delivery Management of his/her area of competence
• Create and execute integrated plans according to the Program Target and the Program Integrated Master Schedule
• Provide Technical leadership to the cross-functional teams during the execution of the maturation plan
• Proactively identify, detect, prevent and manage risks that may have impacts on technical success, timing of execution and compliance of the program
• Responsible for Program Control Board preparation for his/her area of competence
• Responsible for reporting-out to Leadership team
• Support Program Management Team on Program MOR preparation
• Monitor the program progress (reporting relevant KPIs) at the operating rhythm (WOR, MOR)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Technical competence on products and processes, obtained in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering Previous experience
• Previous experience in New Product Introduction development projects/programs
• Proven ability to guide and lead others in a matrix environment
• Prior program/project management experience
• Italian and Fluent English language, oral and written
• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Aviation Business
• Technical knowledge of Aeronautical Engine and related manufacturing processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage complex multi-year technical programs in a matrix resource environment
• Previous experience leading multi-discipline engineering/technical teams
• Strong influencing skills in a global environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong process discipline with sound analytic and statistical skills
• Know-how in APQP/AS13100 and LEAN principles and methods
• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, 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
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant programEmployee 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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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No