SMS Risk Focal on Site

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 isnt just a job. Its 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 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

• Bachelors Degree preferably in a technical discipline

• Previous experiencein the aerospace and defense organizations in one or more of the following areas: Engineering Manufacturing Product Quality Safety Quality Management Systems

• Knowledge ofaviation regulations and standards

• Knowledge ofproblem-solving and LEAN methodologies

• Stronginspection and investigationcapability

• Understanding ofmanagement systems including compliance monitoring systems

• Understanding ofrisk analysis and assessment methodologies

• Understanding ofSafety Management Systems (SMS)andHuman 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 anyones 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.

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