Structures Compliance Verification Engineer

iO Associates is seeking an experienced Structures Compliance Verification Engineer on a contract basis for an initial period of 6 months, with a strong possibility of extension into 2025.

The role will entail responsibility for the compliance of all structural aircraft designs with relevant standards and regulations.

You will work collaboratively with the design team on cabin interiors, modifications, upgrades, antennas, and defence and special mission aeroplanes.

The majority of the work will be on CS-25 Large Aeroplanes.

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

Minimum requirments:

▪ 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
▪ Successful working experience in highly collaborative environments, demonstration to take initiatives and lead efforts inside the team.
▪ Fluent command of English language - both written and spoken.

If you have the appropriate experience to perform this senior role, and hold either a Swiss passport, an EU passport, or a Swiss work permit and would like to know more about the role then please submit an upt-to-date CV and let me know of a good time to call you.