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 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 is 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.
Job Description
As a Design Engineer, you will join the Military Design Engineering team, owning end‑to‑end component design for additively manufactured hardware. You will lead the component through requirements definition, design, validation/verification, certification, and entry into service, ensuring the delivered part remains aligned to design intent and all applicable certification requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
* Capture system‑level requirements and flow them down to component definitions
* Identify and define validation and verification needs to demonstrate compliance
* Develop component and module designs to meet cost, performance, and life objectives
* Apply additive design best practices, preferably for DMLM/DMLS processes
* Produce and release engineering deliverables in line with policies and procedures, including drawings, presentations, and analysis/technical reports
* Maintain strong configuration discipline and clear technical communication
* Contribute to and present in design reviews and program milestones
* Communicate design trades, risks, and verification status to stakeholders
* Coordinate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, NDT, Program, and internal/external suppliers
* Proactively support producibility, resolve issues, and drive improvements via concurrent engineering and cost‑out/product improvement activities
Qualifications / Requirements
* Technical diploma
* Knowledge/experience designing additive components, preferably using DMLM/DMLS
* Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Unigraphics NX)
* Solid fundamentals in mechanical design (statics, strength of materials, dynamics)
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven teamwork and inclusiveness
* Clear‑thinking, diligent, and results‑oriented working style
* Fluent English and Italian (written and spoken)
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
* Knowledge of aero‑engine components/modules, technical requirements, and design solutions
* Experience in mechanical design of complex products and New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Fundamentals of fluid mechanics and heat transfer
* Experience in structural stress analysis
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment; international experience preferred
* High curiosity and passion for mechanical design
Smart working and work life‑balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid 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 at preserving anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
* Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits platform
* Life and injury insurance
* Private 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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