Certification Manager - Fixed-wing OEM - (Designated Engineering Representative (DER) preferred, or individuals interested in pursuing their DER Certification)
- Responsibilities involve performing stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of Part 23 aircraft structures, along with supporting other Certification related activities.
- This includes review of Engineering drawings, preparing load calculations and writing stress reports in collaboration with the Structural Engineering group and ODA Structures Unit Members providing approvals.
- Lead continuous improvement projects and be required to train and assist other employees, along with providing cross functional project management support.
- Review drawings, specifications, service bulletins, reports, etc. for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepare FAA required aircraft type certification reports showing compliance with the proper FAA or Foreign regulations on all structural components by either analysis or test.
- Document compliance with the applicable regulations covering the structural strength, crash protection, interiors item retention, basic loads, weight balance, stress analysis, static test, dynamic test, fatigue analysis/assessment, and evaluation of the design to substantiate aircraft structure.
- Contribute to developing plans for engineering substantiation projects.
- Determine and develop approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
- Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area.
Requires a bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering as well as a minimum of 10 years Aerospace experience.
