Principal Electrical Certification Engineer

Michael Page

  • Cwmbran, Torfaen
  • £28,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a dedicated Principal Electrical Certification Engineer to oversee the certification of electrical systems within the manufacturing industry. The candidate will be based in Cwmbran and will have the responsibility of leading the Engineering department.
  • Manage and deliver electrical certification programmes as per agreed schedules.
  • Coordinate externally with regulatory agencies i.e, EASA, FAA, Boeing, Airbus and various Integrators to certify the electrical components installed in their aircraft seats
  • Review and analyse electrical design data (installation drawings/wire diagrams, etc..) to ensure successful integration of electrical subsystems within the seat architecture.
  • Responsible for the compilation and review of certification and documents such as qualification plans, test plans, test reports, electrical load analysis, grounding and bonding diagrams, Engineering Process Specification's (EPS), etc.
  • Liaise externally with electrical equipment manufacturers to finalize the equipment and the installation specifications of the equipment on the seats/seat surrounding furniture's.
  • Compile electrical component hardware and software specifications, to enable the supplier to develop and manufacture the electrical components to be installed in our products.
  • Liaise internally with other teams (e.g Design, Industrialization, procurement etc) to support LRU procurement, installation, troubleshooting and qualification.
  • Participate in Design reviews as required, in support of LRU installation and certification.
  • Analyze and oversee Electrical Certification requirements, e.g. EMC /EMI testing (Electrical Systems)
  • Preparation and review of the Qualification Test Plans/Reports, Acceptance Test Plans/Reports
  • Preparation and review of System Safety Analysis Documents, FMEA Documents and Grounding and Bonding Documents, etc.
  • Completion of Design Verification Testing in support of first article inspections.
  • Generate documentation for development and certification testing of seat electrical equipment and harnesses.
  • Prepare and conduct and development and certification testing as required.
  • Prepare test/analysis documentation for customer and regulatory approval
  • Attend and participate in Programme related PDR, CDR and FAI events as required.
  • Mentor Apprentices / Network 75 Engineers
  • To communicate effectively and professionally at all levels internally and externally with customers and suppliers likewise.
Key player in the Aviation Industry | World's leading suppliers of seating for passengersA successful Principal Electrical Certification Engineer should have:
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in a leadership role within the Engineering & Manufacturing department.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and their certification.
  • Proficiency in managing teams and projects to successful completion.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Safran Seats are an international key player in passenger and technical aircraft seats. With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines (including AirBus and Boeing) Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
  • The opportunity to work in an innovative and quality-driven environment.
  • Generous holiday leave and a positive company culture.
  • A chance to lead and make a significant impact in a global company.

Michael Page