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GE Aerospace

Combustors Quality Engineer - Internship

Naples, Italy

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, 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 both the civil and military aviation.

We're seeing an intern to join the Avio Aero Combustor Quality team.

A Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of products or services at a high level of quality, contributing to the establishment of a robust and effective process that aligns with both external and internal quality requirements. This position offers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods, fostering on-time delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

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In this technical role, the intern will actively support the team in identifying and leading cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing product quality and improving productivity in manufacturing processes. Collaboration with global engineering, supplier quality, and supply chain teams will be integral as the intern analyzes data, identifies root causes, and implements solutions to address manufacturing quality issues.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Actively participate to all activities related to product validation (First Article Inspection; Validation Package collection and verification, etc.).
  • Participate in the refinement of Process FMEA's
  • Process review: Procedure review/gap analysis
  • Participate in all activities related to the execution of all customer audits.
  • Learn how to manage an action plan to introduce corrective actions and Lesson Learnt implementation.
  • Specific learning tasks: Non-Conformity Management; Preliminary review activity, KPI tracking and reporting for Daily Shop Management
  • Participate to RCCA (Root Causes and Corrective Actions) activities through a cross functional team to improve production processes and reduce risk of customer escapes.
  • Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
  • Facilitator of customer returns investigations and resolutions.
  • Daily Meetings with Manufacturing/Quality/Engineering teams Standard Work; Support to Inspection Dept. and Mfg Dept.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mechanic and/or Aerospace and/or Management Engineering
  • Understanding of working principles of aviation propulsion systems.
  • Mechanical aptitude (i.e. understanding of mechanical processes).
  • Knowledge of technical drawings
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Fluent in Italian and English
  • EU Work Permit

Desired Characteristics

  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional work groups
  • Knowledge of materials used for the aviation industry.
  • General knowledge of main quality problem solving tools (e.g. Ishikawa diagram, 5Wx3L, Pareto Diagrams, Control Charts, Gage R&R, etc.).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently
  • Study or working experience abroad will be considered as a plus
  • Previous work experience in Aviation industry will be considered as a plus

What we offer

  • 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

Client-provided location(s): 80038 Pomigliano d'Arco, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3760106
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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