Certification Office Manager - Aerospace

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role will support an Aircraft OEM (Engine & Propulsion Division) to establish and manage their Certification office in collaboration with FAA. They would act at all times in the best interest of the FAA, but promote success at the OEM by exhibiting at all times patience, maturity, and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes functional operation and personnel
• Retains other DERs as needed, Designated Airworthiness Representatives for mainTenance  (DAR-T) or manuFacturing (DAR-F) with consistency in involvement
• Writes, or reviews and approves, all Project Specific Certification Plans, pertinent design reviews, designation of major or minor design decisions, pertinent design data, requests for conformity and other
• Communication and relationship focal with the ECB, FSDO and CMS

Qualifications:

• Strong Engineering background required (gas turbine engine background preferred)
• Designated Engineering Representative (DER) either as a company DER (DER-Y) or a consultant DER (DER-T)
• Has strong understanding of the regulations, orders and guidance governing FAA certification
• Has strong FAA connections and previous working experience with FAA

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.