Senior Electrical Certification Engineer

Safran S.A.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats is seeking a Senior Electrical Certification lead to steer the certification of aircraft seats and cabin furniture, ensuring compliance with EASA and FAA standards across international programmes. You will line-manage a team of engineers, coordinating electrical qualification activities for systems such as lighting, heating, and IFE.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 5+ years in aircraft electrical certification, with 3+ years in cabin interiors or

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft electrical certification, including at least 3 years within cabin interiors or seating products.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft seat and cabin furniture electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical Certification Engineers, ensuring certification activities are delivered on time, to quality standards, and with a right-first-time approach.
• Plan, coordinate and execute electrical qualification and certification activities for aircraft seats and cabin furniture assemblies incorporating electrical systems such as lighting, actuation, heating, IFE and passenger comfort features.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve certification processes, procedures, templates and KPI reporting to ensure consistent standards across all business units.
• Produce, review and approve certification documentation including: Qualification and test plans/reports, Electrical load analyses, Grounding and bonding assessments, System safety analyses and FMEAs, Engineering Process Specifications (EPS), Design change documentation (ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions).
• Review and approve electrical design data, installation drawings, wiring diagrams and system architectures to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Liaise with EASA, FAA, Airbus, Boeing, aircraft integrators and equipment suppliers to achieve certification approval and resolve certification challenges.
• Support LRU qualification activities and maintain electrical equipment specifications for all seat-installed systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Certification management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Electronic Eng

Job description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Job Summary

Lead the Electrical Certification team to ensure the successful delivery of aircraft seat and cabin furniture certification programmes, meeting EASA and FAA requirements, applicable ETSO/TSO standards, CS/14 CFR Part 25 and Part 26 regulations, OEM specifications (Airbus, Boeing), and relevant Special Conditions.

Scope of Responsibilities

Line management responsibility for approximately 4 Electrical Certification Engineers. Certification support across multiple international programmes. UK and international travel as required.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical Certification Engineers, ensuring certification activities are delivered on time, to quality standards, and with a right-first-time approach.
• Plan, coordinate and execute electrical qualification and certification activities for aircraft seats and cabin furniture assemblies incorporating electrical systems such as lighting, actuation, heating, IFE and passenger comfort features.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve certification processes, procedures, templates and KPI reporting to ensure consistent standards across all business units.
• Produce, review and approve certification documentation including:
  • Qualification and test plans/reports
  • Electrical load analyses
  • Grounding and bonding assessments
  • System safety analyses and FMEAs
  • Engineering Process Specifications (EPS)
  • Design change documentation (ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions)
• Review and approve electrical design data, installation drawings, wiring diagrams and system architectures to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Liaise with EASA, FAA, Airbus, Boeing, aircraft integrators and equipment suppliers to achieve certification approval and resolve certification challenges.
• Support LRU qualification activities and maintain electrical equipment specifications for all seat-installed systems.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft electrical certification, including at least 3 years within cabin interiors or aircraft seating products.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft seat and cabin furniture electrical certification.

Detailed Knowledge of

• EASA Part 21 Subpart J (DOA)
• EASA Part 21 Subpart O (ApDOA)
• CS-25 and 14 CFR Part 25 requirements
• DO-160 and DO-178 qualification standards
• EASA Part 145 and FAA Part 145
• Strong understanding of aerospace engineering and product certification processes.
• Working knowledge of Safran Seats engineering and business management procedures, including ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple certification programmes and priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.