Certification Engineer II (Airworthiness)

Description

Position Summary: The Certification Engineer II is responsible for working as part of the certification team along with the internal program team, installers (TC/STC holders, MROs), suppliers, FAA, EASA and designees to research and to plan and execute large and small scale certification programs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Work as part of the certification team with FAA/EASA designees in developing certification basis and certification plans 
• Liaison with OEMs, FAA/EASA, suppliers and internal customers to ensure timely project completion 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
• Manage Vendor testing and adherence to schedule to support final certification 
• Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of the project 
• Reduce risks on programs by providing Risk Management reviews and surfacing issues real-time and providing risk assessment impact 
• Responsible for the development of documentation required for obtaining approval from the aviation authorities (EASA / FAA).
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA/EASA/Other) for coordination and approvals 
• Develop and execute certification programs with minimal supervision 
• Coordination of certification-related tasks with other departments, such as program management, platform engineering, stress and testing
• Review and approve design changes in accordance with RECARO change management procedures, ensuring compliance with (E)TSO minimum performance standards.
• Follow internal company processes.
• Technical support of employees in the specialist departments in matters relating to certification.
• Support in the preparation of process instructions and compliance documents
• Participation in national as well as international technical conferences and collaboration in SAE working groups 
• Train/mentor Certification engineering staff on Internal procedures and best practices

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree is required preferably in Aerospace / Mechanical / other engineering with at least 4 years’ relevant engineering experience or Master’s degree preferably in Aerospace / Mechanical / other engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in aircraft interior products.
• Aircraft Interior certification experience in TSO product testing is required.
• Knowledge on FAA and EASA requirements related to TSO/ETSO and aircraft interior certification.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR and CS Part 21, Part 25.
• Preparation of Certification plans, and Test plans related to certification in support of FAA and EASA requirements and compliance with airframe manufacturer requirements. 
• Strong Project Management skills related to certification with the ability to establish track and maintain schedules from multiple suppliers or on multiple projects. 
• Risk Management skills; ability to review current issues/program status and identify and manage project risks. Apply expertise in certification and testing in problem solving. 
• Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to deadlines, and detail-oriented style are required. 
• Ability to work within teams and lead projects, superior verbal and written communication skills is required. 
• Have the ability to work with both domestic and international regulatory compliance offices and form good working relationships. 
• Keep up-to-date with Industry guidance and develop new means of compliance, when applicable.