Services Technologies – ARDC – CAD/CAM Specialist
Pubblicato il 14-10-2026 - Avio Aero in Puglia
Job Description Summary
We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join the Apulia Repair Development Centre in Bari, supporting the development of advanced repair solutions through additive technologies for commercial and military engine components.
In this role, you will oversee the full CAD/CAM process, including component geometry acquisition via laser scanning, CAD model processing, CAM toolpath definition, part program creation and verification, support to the deposition process, and post-processing of repaired component geometries. All activities will be carried out in compliance with company standards and regulations.
The position also involves contributing to technical assessments and production processes, working in a dynamic international environment and collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and university partners. A strong Lean mindset is expected to help improve manufacturability and producibility through continuous development of advanced CAD/CAM technologies.
Job Description
Essential responsibilities
- Be the owner of the entire CAD/CAM cycle at the Apulia Repair Development Center, starting from geometry acquisition, Part Program definition to post deposition checks
- Define the concept design of tooling necessary to support component repair, progressing it to detailed design for procurement
- Define the concept design of cold spray masking tooling necessary to support component repair, progressing it to detailed design for procurement
- Use designated CAM software to program ABB and KUKA robot toolpath motion
- Support machine operators, if needed, while they operate robots
- Develop innovative CAM methodology to support the application of advance repairs to aircraft engine components
- Approach CAD/CAM strategies to allow advanced repairs to achieve the objectives of cost, performance and life of the repaired part
- Define the procedures that ensure appropriate system calibration to meet quality sta