FAA Certification Engineer

Overview

HEICO is seeking an Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA)/Certification Engineer for an immediate full-time direct hire position in Jacksonville, FL or Hollywood, FL.

Role:
The Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA)/Certification Engineer will provide technical oversight of ODA, New Product Development, and Continued Operational Safety (COS) activities across HPG. This role will also assist in product investigations as required.

• Detailed review and support of ODA projects for technical adequacy and FAA regulatory compliance of the following:
  Program Notification Letter (PNL), Substantiation packages, Conformity Inspections, Minor design changes, Product Type Eligibility Expansions, Reuse of FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Design Data, and Airworthiness Approvals.
• Advise and mentor HPG Engineering and Quality team members in connection with ODA and FAA-managed PMA activities. Areas of focus include ODA Procedures, HPG Policies, Mechanical Design, Technical Requirements, Quality Systems and pertinent FAA regulations.
• Participate in product investigations including forensic and engineering analysis, reporting and preparation of briefing materials to Customers and Regulatory agencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.

• 10 years minimum product realization experience for Aerospace products. Scope should include Design, Process Development, Source Substantiation, Quality Planning and First Article Inspection reviews.
• Knowledge of Large Turbine Engine Aircraft components, Aircraft Cabin Interior, and Controls & Accessories is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic structural and thermal analysis of mechanical components is required.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and surface enhancements methods is preferred. Familiar with aerospace manufacturing methods and controls, including; milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, non-conventional machining, welding, brazing, heat treating, additive manufacturing and other special processes.

• Personal Characteristics:
  Approachable, Organized and Detail-Oriented team player with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• FAA Regulations, Orders, Policies, Advisory Circulars, Service Difficulty Reports and Airworthiness Directives:
  Ability to effectively interpret content to provide oversight and guidance.
• Demonstrated competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5M standard.
• Reasoning Abilities:
  Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal concurrently with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Aerospace Specifications:
  Ability to interpret requirements to verify drawing and quality requirements.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing