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 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 isnt just a job, its their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.We are looking for a Quality Continuous Improvement Senior Project Leader to lead the Avio Aero Quality team in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives, ensuring full alignment with internal requirements and customer improvement needs.In this role you will act as a key reference point for cross-functional projects, with a strong focus on process improvement, structured problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Quality project leadership - Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the quality domain, from concept through implementation and follow-up on results.
Process improvement - Analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies and issues, and define action plans and solutions to improve performance, quality, and process stability.
Customer focus - Ensure that improvement projects address internal and external customer quality requirements, anticipating risks and future needs.
Quality team coordination - Work closely with the Quality team, providing guidance, methodological coaching, and support in managing improvement activities.
Cross-functional collaboration - Coordinate and engage different functions (e.g., Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure effective implementation of improvement actions.
KPI monitoring - Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and improvement, ensuring sustainability of achieved results.
CI methodologies - Promote and apply continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., structured problem solving, root cause analysis, standardization) in line with company standards.
Communication and reporting - Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders, clearly communicating project progress, benefits, and risks.
Qualifications/Requirements
Engineering Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
Demonstrated ability to lead structured teams
Previous experience in Lean, Quality, Manufacturing and/or Engineering
Solid experience in continuous improvement / quality roles, preferably in an industrial or aerospace environment
Ability to drive APQP, RCCA, 8D, PFMEA
Strong oral and written communication skills
Availability to travel as needed
Fluent in English and Italian languages
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Material or Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited university or college preferred
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Flight Deck proprietary GEA Lean tool knowledge
Demonstrated ability to lead and support multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to influence others and lead team
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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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
