Our client, located in Phoenix, AZ, is the global leader in aviation restraint technology is a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality safety restraint products for the aerospace and defense industries. Their products are used in both commercial and general aviation, military, and civilian applications. They have designed and manufactured millions of seatbelts, airbag systems, multipoint restraints and other products that help move millions of people safely and securely in the air. They have a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility that is equipped with the latest technology and machinery and a diverse and multidisciplinary engineering team that covers various fields such as mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, and materials engineering. They also have a dynamic testing facility that simulates real-world scenarios and evaluates the safety and reliability of our products.
The Certification Manager provides certification, technical and program management leadership, and coordination with regulatory authorities (FAA, EASA, CAA, JCAB, etc.), department and company personnel, customers, and outside sales representatives to ensure compliance with the regulations and customer requirements for aviation restraint systems.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates commitment to company values and shares the organizational commitment to assuring quality products and processes.
Supports the business management system, quality, and regulatory authority standards.
Serves as the primary technical and program management interface between technical staff (product design and development, testing, certification, configuration management and manufacturing) and customers (certification authorities, airframe manufacturers, operators, and aircraft seat manufacturers).
Serves as the interface between the certification activities / projects with the company. This includes clear, frequent, and organized communications.
Manages the certification department. Supervises (including performance reviews) of certification engineers, analysts, contract support, and/or consultants for accomplishing the certification work.
Assist in the preparation of monthly group / departmental reports / updates.
Determination and evaluation of restraint system certification requirements for customer, seat OEM's and aircraft OEM's.
Establishes and maintains significant up-to-date knowledge of relevant FAA and other regulations as they pertain to certification activities.
Coordinates with technical staff during product development and improvement and manages / conducts developmental engineering tests.
Reviews / approves, creates overall project plans, program certification plans /reports and schedules.
Represents and interfaces between company and regulatory authorities (FAA, EASA, CAA, JCAB, etc.).
Participates with technical staff to analyze functional requirements of design and conceive solutions to certification problems.
Assists in investigating solutions to product problems of function, design, and manufacture.
Advises technical staff of any problems that arise during execution of certification that might impair schedules or technical quality of end item.
Reviews issues pertinent to product function, safety, and integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with co-workers, suppliers, management, and customers in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable with domestic and international travel up to 30%.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science Degree.
Minimum of five plus years of related work experience.
2+ years Supervisory experience a plus.
Must have Seating Industry experience.
Must have experience in an engineering / technical environment, component / system integration, and experience in aircraft system certification and working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23 and 25 with the associated FAA Advisory material, policies, and orders.
Direct experience defining a test program, writing test plans/reports, and administering testing for the environmental qualification of aircraft components/systems as governed by DO-160.
Understanding of the process for the application and maintenance of TSO C22g and C114 certification approvals.
Understanding of the process for the application and maintenance of TSO C127a certification approval.
Understanding of the certification process and requirements of FAA 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 21, 23 and 25 is a plus.