Certification Engineer I

Pac Seating Systems Llc; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO – Paid Time off

Annual performance bonus program

Wellness program

Comprehensive medical, dental and view

401K with employer contribution

Employer paid life & disability

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PAC Seating Systems LLC in Palm City, FL seeks a Certification Engineer to develop and execute certification programs ensuring compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements. Onsite role with up to 10% travel for external testing and lab support.

Qualifications include a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree and familiarity with FAA certification practices. Proficiency in Creo/Pro-E and AutoCAD is preferred, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Aerospace fields.
• Familiarity with FAA or Military Aircraft Certification Practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop certification test plans and reports for regulatory and OEM requirements.
• Communicate with project teams to identify scope, schedule, design details, quotes, risks and costs.
• Review design changes from a certification perspective.
• Prepare FAA certification documentation for submission to authorities.
• Perform static tests and support dynamic crash testing for seats.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

PAC Seating Systems is a custom manufacturer of engineered and structural seating solutions for the business jet and VIP aerospace market. Founded in 2002 in Palm City, Florida, the company specializes in certified seating designed for private and business aviation.Primary Schedule: 4/10'sPosition Overview:The Certification Engineer is responsible for developing and executing certification programs to demonstrate compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements.Essential Functions:Develop certification test plans and reports ensuring compliance to regulatory and OEM requirementsCommunicate with project team members to identify scope of work, schedule, design details, quotes, risks, and other pertinent factors impacting certificationContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededReviews and approves design changes from a certification perspectiveOversee and assist as necessary with test article build and conformityCompiles FAA certification documentation for submission to regulatory agencies and completion centers/ODAHands-on working in a test lab performing static tests and supporting external test labs with dynamic crash testing of aircraft seatsSupports design optimization tasksPrepares documentation for assigned projects to include certification documents, correspondence as well as planning and writing minutes of meetings between Company and Aviation AuthoritiesEnsures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraintsMay represent the company in meetings with government authorities as well as taking part in international working groups and committeesInterpreting airworthiness requirements and advising appropriate departments in all matters related to airworthiness and certificationMay require review and assist of certification documents of peers for accuracy and completeness100% onsite; however, may require travel (up to 10%) to support external testingMaintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and proceduresMaintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and productsJob Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitaskExceptional organization skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency, with strong attention to detailExcellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative requiredExcellent communication, both written and verbalWork independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiativeMust be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)Experience in Creo/Pro-E and AutoCADGain exposure FAA or Military Aircraft Certification PracticesStrong Engineering Mechanics knowledge would be a plusKnowledge of classical hand calculation to obtain interface loads and to be able to understand stress calculations/FEM analysisEducation, Certifications, and Experience:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred0-2 years of engineering experiencePhysical Demands and Work Environment:Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.Our Competitive Benefits Include:PTO – Paid Time offAnnual performance bonus programWellness programPaid company holidaysComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options401K with employer contributionEmployer paid basic life & disability coverageEmployee life assistance programAdditional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER