Manager Electric Certification

Manager Electric Certification (all genders)

For the division Engineering at Elevate Aircraft Seating in Kaiserslautern, we are looking for a skilled manager to lead all electrical certification activities.

Your Duties

• Lead and manage all electrical certification activities (e.g. STCs, changes, repairs) and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure the qualification, validation and certification of electronic seat components, including documentation, traceability and configuration control.
• Provide technical leadership to CVEs and engineering teams and review/approve compliance‑relevant deliverables.
• Coordinate certification topics cross‑functionally and act as key interface to customers, suppliers and authorities.
• Lead technical reviews, drive continuous improvement of certification processes and mentor your team.
• Take full leadership responsibility (technical & disciplinary), including resource planning, project support and innovation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to security standards (IT, infrastructure, facilities) and safeguard operational integrity.

Your Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, ideally with an aviation focus.
• Have several years of experience in engineering, including relevant exposure to aircraft seating.
• Have a strong understanding of EASA Part 21J, CS standards and airworthiness requirements.
• Demonstrate solid knowledge in aircraft design, systems engineering as well as system safety, environmental and human factors.
• Combine strong leadership, communication and project management skills with the ability to guide teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate confidently across all levels and be able to manage high‑level discussions and negotiations.
• Act in a solution‑oriented and proactive manner, with a strong sense of ownership and customer focus.
• Think strategically, drive innovation and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Be willing to travel as required.
• German language skills are a plus if available.

What we offer

• Interesting professional and personal development opportunities.
• Opportunity to pursue your own ideas and initiatives in an international environment.
• Attractive remuneration package and company pension scheme.
• 30 days of vacation per year and the option to lease a bicycle.
• Open and appreciative working atmosphere.

Our diversity makes us strong! Elevate Aircraft Seating believes in the principles of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. For this reason, incoming applications are selected on the basis of professional qualifications and fit with our corporate values, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual identity, nationality, severe disability or equality or age.