What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certification Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
Direct, lead, and manage the daily activities of the Certification and Technical Publications groups. Lead and mentor the staff in the development of technical documentation, certification plans, compliance checklists, and conformity plans for submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator. Ensure critical evaluation of each project plan and associated means to compliance to maximize leverage of all FAA guidance and accepted methods of compliance. Challenge the status quo to develop new methods of compliance where applicable without impacting safety.
- Establish and foster a cooperative relationship with regulatory authorities.
- Approach certification with a desire to support development of creative means to compliance without impacting safety.
- Establish processes within Technical Publications to encourage and maintain first time quality of publications.
- Monitor both departments ensuring efficient time management and project scheduling.
- Identify and mentor exceptional talent with an eye to developing internal UM candidates.
- Partner with the ODA to develop and implement a training regimen to realize tangible internal UM development progress.
- Delegate tasks and accountability, establish work schedules, supervise staff and monitor and evaluate performance of direct reports.
- Assist the VP in providing guidance when required to engineering during design efforts to ensure regulatory compliance is shown at initial release.
- Partner with engineering leadership to develop and implement various reference guides or procedures to assist engineers with understanding the meaning of and determining regulatory compliance.
- Partner with the Program Management organization to ensure visibility of all departmental demands.
- Lead, manage and directly supervise all assigned staff members.
- Manage and coordinate the work plan for the assigned staff; set departmental goals; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Be accountable for departmental labor budgets and the activities, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and compliance with safety standards and policies for all assigned staff.
- Participate in candidate selection; provide training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; review work output; coach employees to correct deficiencies; promote career development; initiate disciplinary and termination procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of degree and eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience with certification methods or processes. Experience leading Technical Publications activities, if not in a direct role.
- Experience in ODA process environment.
- Detailed understanding of procedures used in design data approval of major repairs and alterations.
- Demonstrated experience working new or amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs.
- An established strong working relationship with the FAA and / or other regulatory agencies preferred.
- Experience in mentoring or leading a team in a project assignment.
- Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
