Job Description Summary

As a Quality Engineer, you will join the Quality team supporting the Frames & Cases CoE, ensuring that products and services are delivered to the highest quality standards and contributing to the establishment of robust and effective processes that meet all internal and external quality requirements. This role requires a clear understanding of customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods in order to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high quality standards.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the focal point for all quality-related topics, supporting the program on quality issues and providing prompt, proactive feedback to customer requests
• Manage product and process substantiation activities, including Process and Product Validation and First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including preliminary reviews, disposition of non-conforming material, and development of remediation actions
• Lead non-conformance investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ensure that manufacturing processes meet design requirements and perform weekly shop audits to verify compliance with quality standards
• Support the implementation of improvement plans and conduct Process Capability Analysis
• Analyze quality KPIs and data, including First Time Yield (FTY), Defects per Unit (DPU), losses, and escapes, to identify improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives delivering measurable results
• Promote compliance with Avio Aero, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in investigations of non-compliance and non-conformance reported by customers and partners, ensuring the timely implementation of corrective actions
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in daily interactions with supervisors and shop operators
• Support internal and external customer and regulatory audits, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of corrective actions
• Prepare detailed reports and present them during daily meetings with all relevant stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in Quality or Manufacturing within structured aerospace or aeronautical companies
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling
• Strong ability to understand technical documentation and drawing requirements
• Problem-solving skills and familiarity with key quality tools such as APPS, 5 Whys, RCCA, and similar methodologies
• Proven ability to proactively engage with customers and internal cross-functional teams
• Fluency in both Italian and English
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a production supervisor in a shop environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities
• DPRV Certification

Why Join Us:

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus schems

• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

• Employee pension plan with company contribution

• Life and accident insurance

• Private complementary medical coverage

• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – level B2

Salary range for this role: 39.675,00 euro - 59.512,50 euro + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro  
Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities. 

Join us! 
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight! 

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