RINA is currently recruiting for a Management System Certification Scheme Leader to join its office in Bologna, Genoa, Rome or Milan within the Certification Market Development Division.
Mission
A Certification Scheme Leader ensures that products, services, or systems meet the necessary International, National and European Union (EU) or Accreditation Body or Certification Body or industry safety and conformity requirements. #LI-GZ1
Key Accountabilities
1. Regulatory Compliance Expertise:
- A Certification Scheme Leader should have a deep understanding of European Union (EU) or Certification Body or industry safety and conformity regulations and directives applicable to the specific products, services, or systems covered by the certification scheme.
- Stay up-to-date with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that the certification scheme aligns with the latest requirements.
2. Scheme Development and Management:
- Develop, implement, and manage certification schemes that define the criteria and procedures for certifying products, services, or systems. This involves setting clear guidelines for certification.
3. Team Management:
- Supports and trains a team of certification professionals, including engineers, inspectors, and technical experts, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and capable of assessing systems for compliance.
4. Assessment and Auditing:
- Oversee the assessment and auditing process for products, services, or systems certification. This may involve reviewing product documentation, conducting on-site inspections, and working closely with manufacturers to ensure compliance.
5. Certification Decision-Making:
- Make certification decisions based on the results of assessments and audits. Determine whether the products, services, or systems meet the necessary standards for certification
6. Quality Control:
- Establish and maintain a robust quality control system to ensure the consistency and integrity of the certification process.
7. Customer Relations:
-Interact with manufacturers and clients, addressing their inquiries, providing guidance on compliance, and building and maintaining positive working relationships.
8. Market Surveillance and Compliance Monitoring:
- Collaborate with relevant authorities, regulatory bodies or Industry associations to conduct market surveillance and compliance monitoring to identify and address non-compliant products.
9. Continuous Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and improve the certification scheme, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and alignment with industry best practice.
10. Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain detailed records and reports related to product certifications, audits, and compliance activities. Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies.
11. Risk Assessment:
- Assess and manage risks associated with non-compliant products and work on strategies to mitigate those risks.
12. Industry Collaboration:
- Collaborate with relevant industry associations and standards organizations to stay informed about industry developments and to align certification processes with industry best practices.
13- Data Management:
- Maintain comprehensive records and reports related to certification activities, audits, and compliance efforts. Prepare and submit required reports to relevant authorities.
14. Training and Development:
- Provide training a to junior and mid-level staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively.
Education
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Engineering General or Aerospace Engineering
Qualifications
- Required language: English - Level B2
- 1-3 years of experience in certification and conformity assessment.
- Hands-on experience managing certification schemes.
- Experience in team leadership and decision-making in a certification environment.
- Certification Product Management – Knowledge of certification schemes, auditing, regulatory frameworks and market contest and needs.
- Decision-Making – Ability to evaluate compliance data and make certification decisions.
- Project & Team Coordination – Experience in managing teams and overseeing certification projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and EN9100 series standards and relevant certification processes.
- Optional: knowledge of other Quality Management System Certification schemes (e.g., IRIS 4.0, ISO13485).
- Optional: for EN9100 series standards, AA (Aerospace Auditor) qualification.
Competencies
1. ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
2. BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
3. CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
4. EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
5. MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
6. MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
7. PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
8. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
9. THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.