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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job. It’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.
Job Description
Essential responsibilities
As Sourcing Value Analysis Engineer, you will use the experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and operationalize the system both in the short‑term and long‑term business goals.
Responsibilities

Collaborate to define the make or buy strategy in partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering department
Analyze and estimate the costs for all purchased components along the NPI phase & gate process
Define the Manufacturing Target Cost (MTC) for “buy” components, as base of business plan development
Support the Sourcing Commodities during the bidding and negotiation phases
Define, driven by Sourcing Commodities, the suppliers’ bidding list
Analyze offers and drive technical negotiations cross the products
Support Sourcing Commodities in all key negotiations to achieve the Manufacturing Target Cost (MTC)
Participate and drive Cost out initiatives at Suppliers’ site (i.e. Kaizen Events, Action Work Out, Hotel Bidding)
Support the Supplier Development Team during the Scouting phase

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge of technical documentation interpretation (i.e. drawings, Technical Specifications, special processes)
Basic knowledge of CAD tools
Languages: Fluent in Italian and English
Good written and verbal communication
Clear thinking, problem solving, successfully led projects/process improvements within operations functions
Availability to travel min 20%
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college or proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Should Cost analysis
Good presentation and communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge in the aerospace business
Knowledge of NPI’s process

What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work 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
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!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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