Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor - Aerospace Scheme

Posting Date: 18 Aug 2025

City: Casalecchio Di Reno

Location:

Casalecchio Di Reno, IT, 40033 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean & Africa Certification

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor - Aerospace Scheme to join its office in Bologna, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

Mission

The role focuses on planning, execution, and management of audits within our certification business, leading large and complex customer engagements, ensuring effective audit processes, compliance with standards, and fostering strong client relationships.

Key Accountabilities

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Conducting third-party audits in accordance with the aerospace scheme, ensuring compliance with EN9100: 2018 standards.
Taking charge of the management and oversight of a comprehensive three-year programme of Client Organizations certified under the EN9100 framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant guidelines and regulations.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and enhance audit processes, leveraging best practices to improve efficiencies.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs and expectations to provide tailored solutions.
Preparing detailed reports following audits, outlining findings and areas for improvement, and presenting these findings to both clients and internal teams.
Staying up-to-date with industry trends, changes in regulations, and advancements in audit processes to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of aerospace certification.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

Diploma or University Degree preferably in the aerospace / mechanical / electronic field
“IAQG-sanctioned 9100: 2016 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training” course recognized by Personnel CB
4 years of full-time work experience in the aerospace industry in engineering, design, manufacturing, product / process quality control for: an aerospace component manufacturer, primary supplier, supplier of ancillary equipment, recognized bodies in the civil, military or space sector such as National Aviation Authorities (NAA), National Space Agencies (eg ESA / NASA / CSA), Ministry of Defence
The possession of Professional Certification / Registration in Aerospace Registers (OASIS): EN9100:2018, EN9110:2018, EN9120:2018 will be an advantage
Knowledge of the specific applicable mandatory regulations (EASA Part 145, EASA Part 21) will also be taken into consideration
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team
Good knowledge of spoken and written English as well as Italian

Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

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.