Job Description Summary

Role purpose
Module Designer will perform design activities within the 3rd Parties NPI mechanical transmissions projects. In this position she/he will follow the whole New Product Introduction process from Concept Design to Detailed Definition, Validation/Certification/Testing and Production Support.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ownership of gearbox module mechanical designs for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
• Designing full gearbox lay-out and collaborating with components design engineers.
• Execution of the design and evaluation of business-critical projects using sound engineering principles, and adhering to business standards and program requirements
• Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements. Implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated to substantiate architecture performance and assemblies and/or systems consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Collaboration with cross functional / cross-organization teams including the Aero engineering, Thermal sciences, Materials engineering, Test engineering, Systems engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Drafting
• Monitor and effectively communicate projects status, issues and significant developments.
• Lead in module design efforts, participate in analysis and manufacturing technology, quality, productivity and other initiatives.
• Support System Engineer on trade studies and lay-out definition in the early phase of NPI.
• Issue technical documents (i.e.: reports, specifications) and carry out analysis relevant to component design.
• Support Design Reviews and validation/certification/testing activities
• Proactively liaise with other Company functions and Suppliers, to achieve producibility, manufacturability and cost targets.
• Continue to build technical knowledge expertise in aeronautical gearbox components
• Lead Lean projects across the organization

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor/Master of Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience with mechanical design of complex structures
• Ability to build and calculate complex stack-ups
• Experience with CAD tools (i.e. Unigraphics NX)
• English language knowledge, both written and oral (Italian language will be an advantage)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to perform in an international team environment

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of gearbox technical requirements and technologies
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction process
• Experience with FEM tools (i.e. Nastran, Ansys) - will be added value
• Capable to work in cross functional environment
• Curiosity and passion for mechanical design

This position in a replacement job contract

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No