Sr. Certification Seat Engineer

PAC SEATING SYSTEMS LLC • Palm City, FL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

PAC / LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Position Overview:
The Certification Engineer is responsible for developing and executing certification programs to demonstrate compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Exceptional organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Exceptional 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, Teams)
• Experience in Creo/Pro-E and AutoCAD
• Detailed knowledge of TSO processes and general FAA regulations
• Knowledge of FAA (Part 21 and Part 25) and Boeing requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred
• 4-8 years’ experience
• Must have taken the current FAA sponsored Engineering Designee Initial Training Course

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
• 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
• Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to regulatory agencies and completion centers/ODA
• Develop and execute certification programs for seats/divans per FAA guidelines/TSO/ETSO/14CFR part 21, 25 and airframe guidelines
• Author test plans, test reports, aircraft seat installation instructions, component maintenance manual, engineering reports, etc. as required
• 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
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
• Participate in defining 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 interface with customers, 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
• Monitor latest industry issues and documents; communicate information to applicable team members
• 100% onsite; however, may require some travel to support external testing
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products
• Work extended or irregular hours as required

Benefits

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level