Certification Engineer II (Airworthiness)

Recaro; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating Fort Worth seeks a Certification Engineer II (Airworthiness) to join our team. You will develop certification bases and plans with FAA/EASA designees, interface with OEMs, regulators and internal customers, and maintain robust certification records.

Coordinate with program management, platform engineering, and testing groups to ensure on-time completion. Strong project management, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills are essential for success at RECARO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace/ mechanical engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and TSOs/ETSO.
• Strong project management and coordination across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with FAA/EASA designees to develop certification basis and plans.
• Coordinate with OEMs, regulators, suppliers and internal customers.
• Maintain accurate certification records and schedules.
• Manage vendor testing and ensure on-time certification.
• Develop tracking tools to monitor deliverables and compliance.
• Provide risk assessments and issue resolution for certification projects.
• Prepare documentation for aviation authority approvals (EASA/FAA).
• Interface with regulatory agencies for coordination and approvals.
• Lead certification programs with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with program management, platform engineering, and testing.
• Review design changes for compliance with (E)TSO standards.
• Train certification staff on internal procedures and best practices.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Certification expertise

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (FAA/EASA)

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.

In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world's three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:

Certification Engineer II (Airworthiness)

Overview

• Work as part of the certification team with FAA/EASA designees in developing certification basis and certification plans
• Liaison with OEMs, FAA/EASA, suppliers and internal customers to ensure timely project completion
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
• Manage Vendor testing and adherence to schedule to support final certification
• Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of the project
• Reduce risks on programs by providing Risk Management reviews and surfacing issues real-time and providing risk assessment impact
• Responsible for the development of documentation required for obtaining approval from the aviation authorities (EASA / FAA).
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA/EASA/Other) for coordination and approvals
• Develop and execute certification programs with minimal supervision
• Coordination of certification-related tasks with other departments, such as program management, platform engineering, stress and testing
• Review and approve design changes in accordance with RECARO change management procedures, ensuring compliance with (E)TSO minimum performance standards.
• Follow internal company processes.
• Technical support of employees in the specialist departments in matters relating to certification.
• Support in the preparation of process instructions and compliance documents
• Participation in national as well as international technical conferences and collaboration in SAE working groups
• Train/mentor Certification engineering staff on Internal procedures and best practices

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the certification team with FAA/EASA designees in developing certification basis and certification plans
• Liaison with OEMs, FAA/EASA, suppliers and internal customers to ensure timely project completion
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
• Manage Vendor testing and adherence to schedule to support final certification
• Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of the project
• Reduce risks on programs by providing Risk Management reviews and surfacing issues real-time and providing risk assessment impact
• Responsible for the development of documentation required for obtaining approval from the aviation authorities (EASA / FAA).
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA/EASA/Other) for coordination and approvals
• Develop and execute certification programs with minimal supervision
• Coordination of certification-related tasks with other departments, such as program management, platform engineering, stress and testing
• Review and approve design changes in accordance with RECARO change management procedures, ensuring compliance with (E)TSO minimum performance standards.
• Follow internal company processes.
• Technical support of employees in the specialist departments in matters relating to certification.
• Support in the preparation of process instructions and compliance documents
• Participation in national as well as international technical conferences and collaboration in SAE working groups
• Train/mentor Certification engineering staff on Internal procedures and best practices

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors' degree is required preferably in Aerospace / Mechanical / other engineering with at least 4 years' relevant engineering experience or Master’s degree preferably in Aerospace / Mechanical / other engineering with at least 2 years' experience in aircraft interior products.
• Aircraft Interior certification experience in TSO product testing is required.
• Knowledge on FAA and EASA requirements related to TSO/ETSO and aircraft interior certification.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR and CS Part 21, Part 25.
• Preparation of Certification plans, and Test plans related to certification in support of FAA and EASA requirements and compliance with airframe manufacturer requirements.
• Strong Project Management skills related to certification with the ability to establish track and maintain schedules from multiple suppliers or on multiple projects.
• Risk Management skills; ability to review current issues/program status and identify and manage project risks. Apply expertise in certification and testing in problem solving.
• Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to deadlines, and detail-oriented style are required.
• Ability to work within teams and lead projects, superior verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Have the ability to work with both domestic and international regulatory compliance offices and form good working relationships.
• Keep up-to-date with Industry guidance and develop new means of compliance, when applicable.

You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.

Our recruiting team looks forward to receiving your application. Your personal information will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.