Compliance Verification Engineer - Structures

Compliance Verification Engineer.

As Structures Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) you will be responsible for ensuring that all aircraft structural designs comply with all applicable regulations and standards. As CVE you will form part of the Office of Airworthiness within EASA's Part 21J Design Organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering team on all design activities such as; VIP Completions, refurbishments, modifications, upgrades, antennas, defence and special mission aeroplanes. The core compliance activity is in CS 25 Large aeroplanes.

DESCRIPTION/TASKS MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classify changes and repairs.
• Review, verify and approval of engineering documentation, test plans, analysis and other certification documents related to structural design changes, modifications and repairs.
• Verify structural reports and fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for STC's.
• Preparation of certification programs.
• Manage STC projects as Office of Airworthiness focal point for engineering.
• Provide technical guidance and advise stress engineering team on compliance matters.
• CVE witnessing of structural tests and on-aircraft testing, including conformity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders, including quality, program management, production, installation, supply chain management.
• Liaise with suppliers on structural matters.
• Coaching and mentoring of design organisation staff.
• Assist the Office of Airworthiness in the development of procedures to maintain the Design Organisation Approvals.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant regulations and practices.
• Subject matter expert advising on subcontractor qualification.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in engineering (preferably aviation)
• Minimum 10 years experience in a Design Organisation.
• Prior authorisation as CVE in Structures.
• Knowledge in structural analysis software (e.g NASTRAN etc)
• Experience in both minor and major changes.
• Expert knowledge of EASA regulations and standards related.
• EU or Swiss citizen - sponsorship is not offered.
• Successful working experience in highly collaborative environments, demonstration to take initiatives and lead efforts inside the team.
• Fluent English language - both written and spoken.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills, can work under pressure.
• Proactive, forward thinking and team worker.
• Detail-orientated, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong personal values corresponding with our values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)