Certification & Authorization Engineer

The Certification and Authorization Engineer is responsible for:

• Defining and executing the Certification & Authorization Project Plan in line with Project QCD objectives
  
• Defining the Project Certification & Authorization applicable legal referentials and associated requirements
  
• Planning all the C&A-related activities in coordination with Project team based on existing standards, regulations and return on experience from previous or similar projects
  
• Preparing the procurement of external assessment services: creation of call for tender documents based on the defined scope of assessment, conducting the tender process, evaluation of tenders, contract drafting and negotiations with assessors in collaboration with the purchasing department
  
• Monitoring the development of evidences/means of proofs with the relevant stakeholders, by conducting regular workshops with various departments and sub-contractors
  
• Organizing and managing the assessment process with external assessors (Notified Bodies, Country Designated Bodies, etc), monitoring/follow-up of related action plans, review and approval of assessments reports
  
• Compiling the Certification and Authorization dossiers: definition of the content, compliance to formal requirements, file the official authorization requests towards European and / or National authorities
  

Requirements

EDUCATION

Mandatory

• Masters Degree (Engineering or others)
  

Desirable

• European or National Railways regulations (e.g. through ERA or NSA training)
  

• Rigorous in the respect of the processes and regulations related to C&A scope
  
• Team Player
  
• Autonomous and Proactive
  
• Good communication and coordination skills (with internal and external stakeholders)
  
• Languages: Fluency in French and English (working language). Other languages are a plus (Dutch, German, Italian, ).