Helos Rotating Parts Design Advanced Lead Engineer

Job Description 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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job. It’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Avio Aero is reinforcing the focus to excellence in aeronautical Mechanical Transmissions for Helicopter’s and VTOL applications. In this spirit, we are looking for a talented advanced lead engineer, expected to perform design activities related to gearbox rotating parts design (gears, shafts/rotormasts, and bearings). The position is within the Engineering Section dealing with the New Product Introduction process from concept design to product detailed definition, certification and initial production support for Helicopter’s NPI programs.

Essential Responsibilities

Build and strengthen technical knowledge on aeronautical gearbox rotating parts, focusing on gears, shafts/rotormasts and bearings as a sub‑assembly

Support sub‑system and components design 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

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 post‑process, laboratories investigation)

Knowledge of design tools: CAD as Unigraphics NX, and CAE as Nastran, Ansys, LTCA and in‑house S/Ws

Qualifications/Requirements

Master Degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Aeronautical preferred

Knowledge of mechanical design, technologies and manufacturing processes for rotating components (gears, shafts, bearings, …)

Knowledge of design CAD tools (e.g. Unigraphics NX) and CAE tools (e.g. Nastran, Ansys)

Clear thinking, diligent approach, target oriented; curiosity and passion for mechanical design

Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Team working and inclusiveness proven capabilities.

English and Italian language knowledge at minimum B2 level, both written and oral.

Work Visa, according with local regulations, is required

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of aeronautical power gearbox technical requirements, design solutions, technologies

Knowledge of gear stress analysis (LTCA) specific tools

Previous experience in mechanical design of complex products and New Product Introduction process

Previous experiences in multicultural environment, preferable previous international experience

Proven experiences in dealing with customers and suppliers

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies

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

Life and injury insurance

Medical coverage

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

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