As Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Casting you will ensure deliveries consistently meet all customers’ quality and regulatory requirements and lead preventive enhancement initiatives to supplier manufacturing processes; actively participate in sourcing and industrialization processes to achieve the target of zero Customer Defects; lead with sourcing and product engineering preventive assessment of design to manufacturing; ensure that quality is consistently flexible and able to react to changing demands.
Essential Responsibilities
Supplier Development
Provide engineering support to supplier manufacturing process ensuring consistent application of quality techniques to resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing and materials by leading the implementation of action plans and providing resources.
Close integrated collaboration with sourcing department to assist supplier development strategy.
Close integrated collaboration with Engineering department to assist supplier in the industrialization phase ensuring the capability and control of their production processes.
Lead supplier eligibility assessment, readiness review and surveillance audits.
Lead APQP ensuring that PPAP is approved on-site when it is required.
Lead suppliers launch and ramp up by ensuring early containment actions apply.
Daily Metric Management
Non-Conformity Events
Lead all the related stakeholders all problem-solving events to contain internal scraps and supplier escapes, find root cause and corrective action, make the risk assessment and standardize through Lesson Learnt/FMEA.
Continuous Improvement
Lead risk assessment (e.g. PFMEA, PQA, etc) to ensure compliance to product/process/system quality requirements.
Determine improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to sustain manufacturing processes to adhere to standard requirements and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity related to product, process or system.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or science.
Proven track record of minimum 3 year-experience in driving quality assurance and control in Casting Foundries, or proven experience in SQ for casting suppliers .
Strong Knowledge of GD&T, and basic knowledge in special processes HT and NDT, FPI, MPI and Xray inspection.
Strong knowledge of MSA is mandatory.
Proven track record of main quality tools:
PDCA
Ishikawa diagram/3x5L Why
SIPOC/Process Flow Diagram/Process Flow Chart
Production Control Plan/FMEA
APQP/PPAP
SPC/Run Charts
MSA
English fluently spoken.
Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.
Work Visa in accordance with local regulations
Desired Characteristics
We are looking for motivated people, focused on delivering quality, with a strong analytic problem-solving mindset.
Being Humble, transparent, open minded and teamwork are part of our core values.
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 scheme.
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 – B3
Salary range for this role: 47,250.00 - 63,000.00 EUR Annual + 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!
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
