ODA/ Certification Engineer

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform at their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies." HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 will be ODA Procedures, HPG Policies, Mechanical Design, Technical Requirements, Quality Systems and pertinent FAA regulations.
• Participate in product investigations to include forensic and engineering analysis, reporting and preparation of briefing materials to Customers and Regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional bending, twisting, and lifting of 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position will work primarily in an office environment with low noise level, but may have some exposure to the industrial settings at HPG Business Units/Customer/Partner facilities.  Exposure to Manufacturing and MRO environments can be expected.  These include mid- to high noise levels and exposure to machinery/equipment/chemicals.

TRAVEL DEMANDS:

Occasional travel to HPG Business Units, Suppliers, Customers and Regulatory authorities is expected.    International travel is a possibility.