Next generation heat exchanger design engineer

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 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. With this spirit, we are looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer, required to work on Design/Certification and production support activities within the Engineering organization with main focus on engine components (i.e. Heat exchanger, Structures) designed using Additive technology (i.e. DMLM). The successful Engineer will be working within Military Design Engineering section dedicated to Additive Design taking end-to-end design responsibility of the component by coordinating all activities aimed to test/verify design intent of the component as well as its certification and entry into service. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop very quickly a vast network across Avio Aero as well as GE Aviation overarching several disciplines. You will be working with internal/external suppliers/functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, NDT specialists, Program) making sure the produced part is always aligned to the design intent and to certification requirements. Job Description Essential responsibilities Capture system requirements, flow-down to components definition identifying relevant validation needs Issue technical documents relative to the components design according to engineering policies and procedures (drawings, presentations as well as analysis reports) Contribute and participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews Develop components and modules design to cost, performance and life objectives Proactively support and coordinate activities with manufacturing departments and Suppliers to implement product improvements (eg concurrent design, cost-out activities) Support source technological substantiation and non-conformances assessment Support activities related to development findings, components performance and investigations (test requests, test data postprocess, laboratories investigation) Qualifications/Requirements Master's Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university Knowledge of designing additive components, preferably using DMLM technology Experience with CAD tools (e.g. Unigraphics NX) and CAE tools (e.g. Nastran, Ansys) Fundamental understanding of mechanical design (static, strength of materials, dynamics etc.) and of fluid mechanics and heat transfer Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team working and inclusiveness proven capabilities Clear thinking, diligent approach, result oriented Fluent English and Italian, both written and oral Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required Desired characteristics Knowledge of aeronautical aero-engines components or modules, technical requirements, design solutions, technologies Experience in cost and value engineering Previous experience in mechanical design of complex products and New Product Introduction process Experience on structure stress analysis Capable to work in multicultural environment, preferable previous international experience Curiosity and passion for mechanical design 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! LI-CM Additional Information Compensation Grade PB1 Relocation Assistance Provided: No J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Brindisi, Puglia, IT

Posted Date: 11/8/2025