Certification Engineer III- Aftermarket

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Certification Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Certification Engineer is responsible for developing and executing certification programs to demonstrate compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements. Note : The primary difference between job levels is tied to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and year of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline is required
Experience: Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.
Level l: 0-2 years of engineering experience
Level II: 2-7 years of engineering experience
Level III: 7+ years of experience
Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to deadlines, and detail oriented
Operational knowledge of all certification test equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to analyze, regulatory requirements and advisory materials
Technical writing ability
Ability to communicate and present both orally and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detailed knowledge of TSO processes and general FAA regulations (level II/III)
Detailed knowledge of dynamic, static, and flammability testing processes and procedures (level II/III)
May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required
Must show proof of ability to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FAA (Part 21 and Part 25) and Boeing requirements
AutoCAD and/or CATIA V5 familiarity
Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

Develop certification test plans and reports ensuring compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements
Communicate with project team members to identify scope of work, schedule, design details, quotes, risks, and other pertinent factors impacting certification
Oversee and assist as necessary with test article build and conformity
Review prototype designs and drawings; identify and communicate necessary changes
Identify potential certification issues and any adverse impact; communicate any certification related information to supervisor and impacted disciplines.
Analyze problems and derive appropriate solutions
Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of certification tasks.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
May interface with airlines, OEMs, FAA, and suppliers to ensure project timeline is achieved
Act as subject matter expert for certification issues in a variety of areas, including flammability, dynamic and static testing, design compliance, and aircraft installation and integration (level II/III)
Develop internal best practices (level II/III)
Monitor latest industry issues and documents; communicate information to applicable team members (level II/III)
Represent company at customer, industry or other required meetings
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Companys information and products