Management System Certification Scheme Leader

**Posting Date**:1 Jul 2025

**City**:Roma

**Location**:Roma, IT, 144Rozzano, IT, 20089Casalecchio Di Reno, IT, 40033Genova, IT, 16128

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Division**:Certification Market Development

**Level of experience**:Junior
- 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.

**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 Degree- Master’s Degree in Engineering General or Aerospace Engineering**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.**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**
- ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations a