Manager Certification

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating (formerly Adient Aerospace) has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

For the division Engineering department Certification at Elevate Aircraft Seating in Kaiserslautern, we are looking for a skilled

Manager Certification (all genders)

Your Duties – (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested):

• As Manager Certification, you plan, direct, and oversee all certification activities for projects, including design changes and new developments.
• You develop and maintain Certification Plans, Means of Compliance, and Compliance Demonstration Matrices.
• You review and approve compliance documentation to ensure full alignment with certification bases and regulatory standards.
• You monitor certification progress, ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory acceptance.
• You ensure complete traceability, configuration control, and validation of all design data used in certification.
• You lead technical reviews, conformity inspections, and design validation activities.
• You coordinate certification topics across Design, Production, Airworthiness, Quality, and Continued Airworthiness departments.
• You liaise with customers, suppliers, integrators, and authorities on certification matters.
• You maintain and continuously improve certification procedures, manuals, and processes.
• You train and mentor engineering teams in certification standards and best practices.
• You lead your team with clear goals, project focus, and respect for company values, performing disciplinary management in line with HR policies.
• You support company leadership in budget and resource planning, project acquisition, innovation initiatives, and technical marketing.
• You ensure compliance with security protocols and address any IT, infrastructure, or building security issues to protect data integrity and operations.

Your Qualifications:

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics; aviation-related studies are an advantage.
• You bring at least 8 years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in aircraft seating.
• You have in-depth knowledge of EASA Part 21J, CS standards, and airworthiness regulations.
• You demonstrate strong expertise in aircraft design, systems engineering, and certification-related disciplines such as safety, environmental protection, and human factors.
• You possess excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• You collaborate confidently across all organizational levels and lead negotiations with professionalism.
• You understand and anticipate customer needs, acting with urgency and commitment to exceed expectations.
• You take initiative, make sound decisions, and drive innovative solutions with creativity and reliability.
• You set clear goals aligned with company objectives and adapt effectively to changing environments.

What we offer:

• You can expect interesting professional and personal development opportunities
• You have the opportunity to pursue your own ideas and initiatives in an international environment
• We offer you an attractive remuneration package and a company pension scheme
• You will receive 30 days of vacation per year and have the option to lease a bicycle
• You can look forward to an 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.

Individuals who are interested in this position and meet the above requirements should apply at www.elevate-