Certification Engineer I

PAC SEATING SYSTEMS LLC•Palm City, FL

47d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process. Essential Functions: Performs standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and make design decisions Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies Reviews and approves design changes from a certification perspective Supports design optimization tasks May lead test activities such as temperature, humidity, shock, electrical and vibration for commercial grade products May lead installation and conformity activities Administers certification efforts Performs material selection and material specification correlation Prepares documentation for assigned projects to include certification documents, correspondence as well as planning and writing minutes of meetings between Company and the Civil Aviation Authorities Provides technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints Participates in defining of engineering approaches and in planning/scheduling work Coordinating certification and continued airworthiness activities within the company May represent the company in meetings with government authorities as well as taking part in international working groups and committees Interpreting airworthiness requirements and advising appropriate departments in all matters related to airworthiness and certification May lead certification projects Review minor changes for acceptance May approve certification documents

Requirements

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
Excellent communication both written and verbal
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience in SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM
Working knowledge of FAA and Foreign Aviation Authority regulations and processes
Must actively seek to continue learning about certification related topics
Associates degree required
4-8 years’ experience
Must have taken the current FAA sponsored Engineering Designee Initial Training Course

Responsibilities

Performs standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project.
Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and make design decisions
Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies
Reviews and approves design changes from a certification perspective
Supports design optimization tasks
May lead test activities such as temperature, humidity, shock, electrical and vibration for commercial grade products
May lead installation and conformity activities
Administers certification efforts
Performs material selection and material specification correlation
Prepares documentation for assigned projects to include certification documents, correspondence as well as planning and writing minutes of meetings between Company and the Civil Aviation Authorities
Provides technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians
Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
Participates in defining of engineering approaches and in planning/scheduling work
Coordinating certification and continued airworthiness activities within the company
May represent the company in meetings with government authorities as well as taking part in international working groups and committees
Interpreting airworthiness requirements and advising appropriate departments in all matters related to airworthiness and certification
May lead certification projects
Review minor changes for acceptance
May approve certification documents