Catalyst System Engineering Operations - Lead Engineer

Job Description SummaryAt 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.
As Catalyst System Engineering Operations - Lead Engineer you will support the Catalyst and Eurodrone programs by helping the engineering organization achieve annual and multi-year objectives. You will drive efficient operations while promoting a culture of Daily Management System (DMS), FLIGHT DECK, continuous improvement, simplification, and productivity, with full consideration of budget and schedule commitments.
You will contribute to planning, governance, standard work, and process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, delivery, and overall team performance. You will helps drive operational excellence by enabling effective program execution, managing key engineering processes and metrics, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.Job Description

Essential Responsabilities

• Manage and support budget of Catalyst and Eurodrone Programs

• Provide Project Management and DMS support for engineering organization

• Develop, maintain and report relevant KPIs at Systems and Program level; actively work on gaps closure by structured Problem Solving

• Provide a link between Avio Central Operationss and Catalyst team

• Develop and implement robust engineering processes, standards, and best practices to optimize operational efficiency and product quality

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, global sites, to ensure seamless integration and compliance. Work across Engineering, Program & Finance

• Analyze data, visualize and report results, draw conclusions, and initiate appropriate corrective actions

• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for Catalyst Product Line

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant aerospace industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field

• Relevant experience of multidisciplinary work environment, preferably in Aerospace field

• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and DMS experience

• Demonstrated project/program management ability

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Technical engineering background

• Strong oral and written communication skills  

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers 

• Ability to develop strategies and execute plans

• Strong data analysis, data visualization skills, ability to draw conclusions and initiate actions based on analysis results

• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Fluent in English language  

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of FLIGHT DECK

• Ability to guide and lead others in an indirect reporting relationship

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 

What we offer

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 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 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!

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