Date Posted:

2024-04-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Job Description: PSP Compliance Staff – Structures

Role Overview:

This position is for an engineering expert and recognized thought leader in structural certification of commercial interiors seating and furniture. Helps to meet structural compliance criteria for seating products and furniture systems. Applies knowledge of science, operating conditions, product innovation in the market, and other factors to recommend changes in product and process design and operation to ensure products comply with FAA / EASA and other regulatory or OEM structural requirements. Acts as a FAA and aircraft OEM representative to find product compliance to the applicable structural regulations. Will work as part of a highly specialized and skilled team to guide the certification and engineering departments in making compliance findings in accordance to TSO and other OEM requirements. As a senior technical leader, must be able to think strategically and critically about the needs of the organization and provide direction on continuous improvement opportunities. Will assist in training and mentoring of certification personnel to ensure compliance with requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Confers with engineers, customers, or others on existing or potential engineering projects or products.
• Provides technical leadership and trains less experienced engineers to enhance the capabilities of the team.
• Recommends changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations to ensure operating conditions, product improvements, and other factors are in compliance with regulations and meeting customer requirements.
• Analyzes, researches, and develops engineering specifications for product design, or operation of product to the FAA/EASA structural regulations.
• Reviews and approves certification documents under the Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP) between the FAA and Collins Aerospace (B/E Aerospace) and delegation authority under aircraft OEMs related to structural compliance to applicable FAA/EASA regulatory requirements e.g. (TSO-C127()/ 39(), 14CFR/CS 25.561, 25.562, 25.785, 25.787.
• Reviews and approves certification documents under the Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP) between the FAA and Collins Aerospace (B/E Aerospace) and delegation authority under aircraft OEMs related to structural requirements of 14CFR 25.561, 562 and 785.
• Develops training material and conducts training of certification engineers on FAA/EASA regulations, OEM requirements on structural regulations.
• Provides guidance to employees in the use of FAA/EASA regulations, OEM requirements, etc. when writing similarity reports, test plans, test reports, & conducting structural testing
• Evaluates and leads implementation of new tools, processes, analytical methods, concepts, and testing that improve certification capabilities and efficiency. Improves total cycle time for the engineering development of products.
• Attends FAA DER seminars and stays current on FAA/EASA and other international regulatory bodies structural regulations
• Participates in industry committees, groups, and discussions to help develop new regulations, standards, guidance materials, etc. related to aircraft structural certification and installation.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Works with other senior leaders in the development of organizational and strategic goal setting.
• Leads process improvement initiatives in support of both strategic business and technical objectives
• Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates for this role should possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 12 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Must have experience as a structural DER, ODA UM, or PSP staff member.
• Must have working knowledge of FAA, EASA rules and regulations, policy memos, guidance materials, standards, etc. related to aircraft seat certification and installation with emphasis on aircraft interiors seat and furniture structural requirements.
• Must have experience of TC, STC, PMA and/or TSO certification processes.
• Must have experience of materials and processes commonly used in aircraft interiors design.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be confident leading and directing teams.
• Must act with integrity and instill trust within the organization, with customers, and with regulators.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!
• Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
• Note:
• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other
• - propel us all higher, again and again.
• Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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