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.
As SMS Risk Focal on Site you will be responsible for managing hazards within the assigned plant and serving as a key liaison among Compliance, Supply Chain, Product Quality, Operations, and SMS.
Working in close partnership with cross-functional teams, you will lead investigations and the hazard management process from a Safety Risk perspective, supporting teams in defining actions required to ensure residual risk acceptability in accordance with company procedures.
You will also coordinate mitigation activities, maintain hazard records, and support the organization in strengthening its Safety Management System (SMS), safety culture, and compliance readiness. In addition, you will participate in operational rhythms to help identify threats, hazards, and potential risk consequences related to products, services, and systems. This role reports directly to the Safety Risk Management Leader.
Essential Responsibilities
Manage and update the hazard log and SAT records with accuracy and discipline
Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective hazard read-across across processes, products, and organizations
Lead preliminary investigations engaging risk owners, by gathering data, facts, and supporting evidence
Collect and review reports, inputs, and operational signals related to potential safety hazards
Evaluate incoming information and record identified hazards in the hazard log, including classification and traceability
Support preliminary work preparation and present hazard cases to the Safety Action Team (SAT) for formal risk assessment
Coordinate, track, and monitor risk mitigation action plans, including escalation when required
Apply FLIGHT DECK standards in daily management and operational routines
Support the SMS team with trend analysis, safety metrics, safety culture initiatives, and customer/regulatory audits
Actively participate in daily shop floor operating rhythms to foster strong cross-functional collaboration and engagement
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a technical discipline
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense organizations, in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Quality, Safety, Quality Management Systems
Knowledge of aviation regulations and standards
Knowledge of problem-solving and LEAN methodologies
Strong inspection and investigation capability
Understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems
Understanding of risk analysis and assessment methodologies
Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Human Factors
Fluent Italian and English
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Pragmatic, fact-based decision-making
Ability to identify weak signals and emerging safety risks
Systems thinking and cross-functional perspective
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
High attention to detail, traceability, and record quality
Facilitation skills to drive alignment across functions
Resilience and independence under operational pressure
Sensitivity to human and organizational factors
Experience in quality assurance and auditing
Effective communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability in role execution
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid 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
Private medical coverage
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!
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Relocation Assistance Provided: No
