Job Purpose: You will drive certification strategy, enforce best practices, influence a wide range of stakeholders and provide effective leadership of internal and external certification activities for the Americas region.   You will do this by working collaboratively as part of a high performing team while supporting engineering design, development and sustainment.You will be responsible for all aspects of certification related to the lifecycle management of products, including:Submitting and managing certification requests and enhancements for new and existing productsDeveloping innovative certification processes and proceduresAdvising and guiding engineering and cross-functional business teams on certification strategies, principles and best practicesSolving and leading the teams through complex certification challengesCollaborating with key project and business stakeholdersDelivering continuous improvement of the certification processes using appropriate tools and techniquesPrimary Responsibilities:Fulfill all certification requirements of a product’s life cycle from research and conceptualization through end-of-life.Manage product certifications for all targeted countries and regions and sites of manufacturing.Lead certification initiatives and contribute to project plans and timelines with a focus on timely delivery.Lead certification reviews to ensure that Rotork designs and solutions comply with specifications and relevant standards.Develop and provide cost estimates for certifications and contribute to engineering budget setting and reviews.Present analysis and guidance to key stakeholders such as technical leads, senior leaders, cross-functional teams and customers as necessary.Collaborate with program managers, project leads and third-party certification bodies to fulfill certification activities.Ensure functional and non-functional test specifications meet compliance requirements.Develop and prepare certification records and reports as required to demonstrate compliance with associated specifications and any relevant standards.Support designs to meet internationally recognized standards.
