Lead Engineer – Mechanical Analysis & Simulations (f/m/d)

Lead Engineer – Mechanical Analysis & Simulations (f/m/d) role at Avio Aero.

Avio Aero, part of GE Aviation, is the leading company in the aeronautic business sector for the design, manufacturing and maintenance of components and systems for civil and military aero engines. We offer an opportunity for development in our Design Engineering Center team located in Bielsko‑Biała plant.

Job Description

Perform design activities within the 3rd Party Module and Components NPI, Mechanical Transmissions Design organization, focusing on aircraft and helicopter gearbox rotating and static structures. Follow the New Product Introduction process from Concept Design to Detailed Definition, Validation/Certification/Testing and Production Support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analyses (FEM) to support mechanical design development and validation of aircraft engine components, including rotating and static structures.
• Build, modify and maintain structural FEM models for static, modal, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses under defined load cases.
• Apply established analysis methods, standards and best practices to ensure accuracy and consistency of results.
• Interpret analysis results, identify critical stress and deformation areas, and propose technically sound recommendations.
• Prepare clear and well‑structured analysis documentation and reports supporting design reviews and certification activities.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing and testing teams to resolve structural issues.
• Participate in technical reviews as a contributor, presenting FEM results and assumptions.
• Support certification and compliance activities by providing analysis data and explanations to senior engineers.
• Coordinate FEM‑related tasks with external partners under guidance of senior analysts or technical leads.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability and data management of FEM models and results.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics or related field.
• Experience in structural FEM analysis in aerospace, turbomachinery or comparable high‑reliability industries.
• Good understanding of structural mechanics, strength of materials and fatigue fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with commercial FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS, Patran, Abaqus, HyperWorks – HyperMesh / HyperView, or equivalent).
• Ability to independently create meshes, define boundary conditions and evaluate analysis results.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Structured, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model.
• Co‑financing of sport activities.
• Private medical care.
• Discretionary awards.
• Jubilee awards.
• Holiday bonus.
• Christmas bonus.
• Santa Claus vouchers for employees’ children.
• Subsidizing summer camps / winter camps / green schools for employees’ children.
• Cash rewards under the employee suggestion system.
• Generali group insurance – the basic variant of life insurance and accident insurance fully financed by the employer with the option of insuring family members.
• Active employee groups: Women’s Network, Volunteers, Health Ahead, Sustainability Network, Disability Advocacy Network, Ambassadors.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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