Lead Supplier Quality 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 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.
Supplier quality engineer shall drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Own supplier audits and product qualification, ensuring compliance. Drive supplier results and improvements according to the company KPIs targets.Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development 

• Act as primary interface between supplier and GE Avio Aero for any quality issues. Work in collaboration with Sourcing and Engineering, Manufacturing to eliminate roadblocks and barrier. Develop compliance solutions to complex problems. Lead RCCA process

• Approve supplier selection through robust qualification processes and part qualification.

• Ensure that suppliers comply with quality requirements, including technical regulation and standards by owning the surveillance and perform quality audits

• Proactive monitoring of the performance of suppliers to ensure that they remain in a state of control

• Leading the effort to drive improvement and for the development & assessment of quality metrics, KPIs and reports associated with suppliers

• Suppliers Quality Plan implementation

• All other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanics or Materials/Chemical engineering with metallurgical orientation

• Previous experience in the same role in automotive or aerospace companies

• Experience/knowledge of forging and casting processes

• Ability to read fluently technical drawing and regulations

• Basic knowledge of Quality tools

• Basic knowledge of measurement method and inspection technique

• Fluency in English and Italian

• Availability to frequent travel, EU and abroad

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

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work in a global environment

• Leadership with suppliers duties 

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Multitask approach

• Problem solver

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

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 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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