Certification Engineer - Ellesmere Port

Job Title: Certification Engineer
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Ellesmere port 
Type: Permanent

About the Role

As a Certification Engineer at Survitec, you will play a key role in ensuring Aerospace and Defence products meet regulatory, customer, and internal safety standards. You’ll lead activities related to product qualification, compliance assessments, and certification processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support certification activities, including engineering assessments, testing, and documentation.

• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance.

• Conduct FMECA/DFMEA and contribute to product safety analysis and reporting.

• Drive improvements in engineering and certification processes.

• Ensure alignment with aerospace regulatory standards and customer requirements.

• Promote a safety-first mindset and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of aerospace product qualification and certification processes.

• Analytical problem-solver with a high attention to detail.

• Skilled communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive team player with a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.

• Ability to manage priorities and work independently within project frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

• 2–5 years of engineering experience, ideally within aerospace.

• Hands-on experience with product safety, FMECA, and DFMEA.

• Familiarity with aerospace certification standards and procedures.

Survitec Values

• Safety-First – Champions a culture of proactive risk management.

• Customer-Focused – Builds trust through transparent and reliable delivery.

• People-Centered – Collaborates, supports, and shares knowledge.

• Excellence-Driven – Maintains high standards and accountability.

• Innovative – Seeks better ways of working and problem-solving.

• Integrity-Led – Acts ethically and consistently upholds Survitec’s values.