Certification Manager; H​/F - Northwest Aerospace Technologies, INC.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World’s Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

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).

• 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

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.

Primarily office work with some travel required. Consistent use of computer key board and monitor. Occasional travel may be required.

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Safran is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.