Design Organisation Approval (DOA) Process Assurance Engineer

As a DOA Process Assurance Engineer, you will architect SkyDrive's certification framework, ensuring the Design Organisation Approval meets JCAB, EASA, and FAA standards. You will be the primary link between engineering teams and regulators, managing the path to type certification for the eVTOL air taxi.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Approved Organisation Exposition (AOE)/Design Organisation Handbook.
• Draft and update internal standards and procedures to ensure alignment with JCAB Circular 2-001 and international airworthiness standards.
• Ensure that the relationship between Design (Subpart J) and Production (Subpart G) is seamlessly integrated within the company’s management system.
• Act as the primary focal point for liaison with JCAB and other regulatory bodies (FAA, etc.) regarding ADO matters.
• Coordinate certification programs for qualification and appointments of Certifying Staff, ensuring all the applicable requirements of JCAB circular 2-001 are complied.
• Manage the process for obtaining and maintaining Design Organisation Approvals.
• Conduct internal Process Assurance Audits to monitor compliance with the approved Design Handbook/AOE.
• Identify non-conformities and drive Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) to resolution.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry, specifically within airworthiness, certification, or quality assurance.
• Experience in establishing and implementing a Quality Management System (QMS).

Nice to have

• Deep expertise in JCAB regulations, as well as EASA Part-21 (Subpart J & G) and/or FAA 14 CFR Part 21.
• Proven track record in preparing official Expositions and managing the transition from design to production.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing external regulatory audits.
• Fluency in Japanese is preferred but not mandatory and English

Benefits

• 115 days off per year（Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）
• Annual paid leave
• Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)
• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 6,850,000 - JPY 13,000,000
• Monthly Salary: JPY 571,000- JPY 1,080,000
• Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 197,680- JPY 296,697
• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages
• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance