Certification Manager

Safran Group•Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Certification Manager is responsible for ensuring the activities of the certification projects conform to the company quality system procedures and work instructions as documented. The Certification Manager is responsible to define and coordinate certification requirements internally and with regulatory agencies and customers throughout all phases of projects, and to prepare and maintain high level certification project documents. This individual works closely with the Director of Certification, the Customer, Engineering department, Program Management and Quality Assurance to ensure that the design packages meet the requirements of the FAA and EASA (as applicable).

Requirements

A four-year technical degree or a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in aircraft certification - - or other combination of education and experience acceptable to the Director of Certification
Strong knowledge of FAA and/or EASA Certification Procedures, FAR and/or EASA Certification Standards and commercial aviation certification process.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong verbal, technical writing, and written communication skills for internal company, customer, and authority interactions.
Hardworking, dependable, organized, and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

Indirectly responsible for implementation and maintenance of certification department procedures and work instructions
Directly responsible for generation and accuracy of all projects specific certification documentation that is assigned
Reports on the performance of the certification activities for projects, to ensure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
Directly responsible for tracking and adherence to the certification schedule for assigned project.
Support project meetings and telecons as required
Provides input on project budgets for projects
Coordinates with the Director of Certification and FAA designees (FAA Projects)
Coordinates with Office of Airworthiness and EASA designees (EASA Projects)
Actively work with the quality assurance disciplines to insure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
Understand and promote all health, safety and environmental legal and regulatory requirements including company policies and standards. Lead by example, enforce and sustain a strong-minded safety culture and compliance driven practices in the work environment.