Certification Engineer

Negotiable Portsmouth, England

Permanent

Our client, a leading company in aerospace manufacturing, is currently seeking a Certification Engineer (Design & Certification) to join their team in Portsmouth, UK. This is a permanent role within the rapidly evolving aerospace sector, dedicated to designing and manufacturing mission-critical aerospace equipment used worldwide in both commercial and defence sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and certification strategies

Support bids and sales through technical proposals and compliance matrices

Design and develop products using 2D/3D CAD tools (Solid Works, CATIA or similar)
Lead certification activities, including test plans, reports, and compliance documentation

Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost-efficiency

Support production and quality on non-conformances and root cause analysis

Coordinate with suppliers for development and testing activities

Participate in project reviews, customer meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

Experience in design & certification engineering, with an aerospace focus strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of certification standards (EASA / FAA / CAA, DO-160, CS-27/29)
Solid understanding of design for manufacture & aerospace materials

Proficiency in CAD tools such as Solid Works, CATIA, etc.

Experience with GD&T and technical drawings

Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

Skills:

Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Lean / Six Sigma exposure

Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems

Experience in Part 21 / Part 145 environments

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering Benefits:

Work on mission-critical aerospace products

Join a high-growth, international organisation

Be part of a collaborative and engineering-driven culture

Attractive benefits including pension, health programmes, and a flexible schedule (9-day fortnight)
If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking to make an impact in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Portsmouth.