Protec Technical Ltd Verified Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Aerospace Engineers Design Manager Remote Full time 1 hour ago - Be the first to apply My client in Southern Europe is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Design Organisation and Chief of the Office of Airworthiness to lead their dynamic design team. The chosen candidate is responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and airworthiness compliance under EASA Part 21 Subpart J regulations. The role is part time approximately 20 hours a week and can be worked from home. If travel to site is required for business then flights and hotel will be provided. Responsibilities For Head Of Design Organisation Include All design activities are performed to the required standards. That the design organization is continuously in compliance with the requirements of the Design Management System. That the Design Organization is continuously in compliance with procedures specified in the Design Organization Handbook (DOH). Ensuring that the design organization properly discharges its responsibilities in accordance with the appropriate regulations of EASA Part-21 and its terms of approval. Overall technical responsibility for the design organisation’s design engineering deliverables. Continued airworthiness support and safety of the product designed, changed or repaired by the design organisation. Creation and maintenance of records of design staff. Creating and adequately resourcing the SMS program. Specifying roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of the management team in relation to safety. Implementing Safety Management Systems that will establish and maintain safe work practices. Responsibilities For Chief Of The Office Of Airworthiness Ensuring that all elements in sections of the DOH are carried out. Classification of Changes. The Compliance Verification of all design work. Communication with the Agency on all aspects of airworthiness. Authorizing Compliance Verification Engineers. Authorizing drawing and document checkers. Conducting a Compliance Review upon completion of a certification programme. Upon successful completion of the Compliance Review, signing the Minor Change Approval Certificate when satisfied that all certification and environmental protection requirements have been met. Review and amendment of the DOH. Requirements Proven knowledge of the relevant Part-21 requirements. Thorough knowledge of the relevant certification specifications. Management skills (leadership, organisation, social competence). At minimum 7 years’ experience at a responsible position (e.g. as CVE, Project Manager, etc.) in the aviation sector. Highly attentive to detail.