Job Description Summary
At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, 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 the civil and military aeronautical industry.We are looking for the Helos New Initiatives Systems Engineer to join our exciting and dynamic Helicopters Transmission Systems Engineering team within the Third Parties NPI Engineering Section.
In this role you will lead and coordinate the whole engineering effort to support the cross functional team during the Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposal (RFP) phases up to Contract Award partnering with the Sales team for Avio Aero business development. In addition you will support collection and definition of new technologies needs to support upcoming businesses. The position requires accountability for functional and business objectives.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Helos New Initiatives Systems Engineer will be responsible to develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Lead and coordinate the engineering effort to support the cross functional team during the Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposal (RFP) phases partnering within the Sales team for Avio Aero business development.
Lead and coordinate the engineering activities to achieve the Gate review according to the NPI process; coordinate the presentation material and ensure that all documents are formally archived.
Collect from all Engineering Design Organizations the Non Recurring Cost (NRC) figures including but not limited to Experimental Testing, Technological Maturation efforts, consultancies and risk mitigation actions.
Contribute in performing the Program Risk Assessment providing the technical risk figures and supporting the team in properly allocating program contingency.
Contribute and Partner with Commercial and Legal team in contract definition and negotiation up to Program Award.
Ensure lessons learned from previous/ongoing NPI Programs experiences are caught during the RFI/RFP process.
Support the collection of contributions in the definition of the Avio Aero technological roadmap for External Customers, in close collaboration with the rest of the System team, contributing to the Helo Ecosystem framework.
Support the engineering effort during the procurement, manufacturing and assembly phases of Development Prototypes Build and relevant Test Activities of technological maturation programs;
Provide leadership for unyielding compliance and integrity;
Focus on protection of Intellectual Property (IP)
Qualifications/Requirements
Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering Master Degree
Previous experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or pre contract phase bid
Ability to lead horizontal teams with multi-functional and multi-cultural teams
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Systemic mindset and problem solver
Clear thinking and diligent approach
Fluent Italian and English Knowledge
Work VISA, according to local regulation, is required
Travel availability as required by the Business
Desired Characteristics
Self-entrepreneurship
Previous experience in a Systems Engineering role or equivalent
Curiosity and passion for mechanical design and Systems design
Capability to work in multicultural environment, preferable previous experience on helicopter gearbox and/or power gearboxes and/or complex systems
Knowledge of Helicopter Transmission Systems technical requirements, certification requirements, design solutions and technologies
Knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart-working 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 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!
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
