Certification Engineer - Ellesmere Port
- Location: Cheshire, England
- Salary: £30k - 40k per year + None
- Category
- Sector: Aerospace and Defence
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: William Shaw
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.