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.

The Bearings Lead Design Engineer‘s primary responsibility will be to perform design activities related to Bearings of aeronautical mechanical power transmissions for future applications and lead hardware procurement for technology demonstrators (including flight demos).In this role you will utilizes deep expertise on rolling bearings for aeronautical power gearboxes to solve complex problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and has the ability to affect short‑term and some long‑term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen technical expertise on bearings: Develop and consolidate rigorous technical knowledge on bearings for aeronautical power gearboxes and accessory gearboxes, with specific focus on bearing selection and sizing, lubrication regimes and oil systems interaction, heat generation, cooling and thermal behavior, internal clearance, preload and stiffness, rotordynamics and system-level behavior

• Execute technical feasibility studies and concept design of bearing systems and related hardware (races, cages, spacers, preload systems, snap rings, etc.) for next‑generation engine opportunities (Next Gen Narrow Body, Hybrid Electric platforms)

• Definition of lubrication and sealing concepts

• Design subsystems and components to meet CTQs

• Design bearing sub‑systems and interfaces (housings, shafts interfaces, spacers, seals)

• Capture requirements and define validation strateg

• Execute detailed design of bearing components

• Collaborate with other functions and suppliers

• Proactively support and lead concurrence design activities with internal teams

• Issue technical documents related to bearing design according to engineering policies and procedures

• Use of design tools includes: Unigraphics NX for 3D modeling and 2D drafting of bearings and related hardware, CAE: Nastran, Ansys and in‑house software for structural analysis

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Technical diploma with extensive, proven experience in bearing design or Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university

• Good knowledge of fundamental mechanical design concepts, mechanics of materials, design hand calculations

• Experience on supply chain processes and HW procurement. 

• Have strong engineering outlook, hands-on engineering foundation and eagerness to learn

• Clear thinking and diligent approach

• English and Italian language fluent knowledge, both written and oral

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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

Desired Characteristics

• Creativity and curiosity

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems

• Good knowledge of FE analysis and optimization tools

• Familiarity with CAD software (Unigraphics or other commercial CAD software)

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Analytical thinking skills

• Passionate, curious and enthusiastic for engineering challenges

• Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with functional teams

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