Certification Manager

Certification Manager

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). Key duties and responsibilities include :

• 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.

Knowledge / experience : 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. Skills / abilities : Microsoft Office proficiency. Strong verbal, technical writing, and written communication skills for internal company, customer, and authority interactions. Hardworking, dependable, organized, and self-disciplined. Working conditions : Primarily office work with some travel required. Consistent use of computer key board and monitor. Occasional travel may be required. Physical requirements : 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.

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability / medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes : Team oriented, process focused, open & honest communication, quality minded, ability to persevere and honor commitments, recognizes success, executes with urgency, creates solutions, customer focused in everything we do.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Locate your future workplace : 415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett Washington United States