Engineer - Regulatory Compliance Management

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The Engineer – Capability & Regulatory Liaison is responsible for supporting Sanad’s interaction with regulatory authorities, managing approvals, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and standards.

The role focuses on the administration and coordination of National Aviation Authority (NAA) approvals, capability approvals, supplier approvals, staff authorizations, and regulatory updates. It acts as a liaison between Sanad and external regulators/customers, while ensuring that internal stakeholders are aligned with approval requirements and compliance expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. NAA Approval Management

• Support applications, renewals, and variations of NAA approvals (e.g., GCAA, EASA, FAA).
• Coordinate documentation and evidence required for authority approval processes.
• Maintain approval certificates and ensure visibility across relevant stakeholders.

2. Capability Approval Management

• Assist in preparing and submitting capability extension/renewal requests.
• Ensure documentation such as MOE updates, work scope definitions, and technical data are complete and accurate.
• Track approval status and follow up with authorities/customers as required.

3. Supplier Approval Management

• Support supplier approval, monitoring, and renewal processes.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Quality teams to ensure supplier audits are properly documented.

4. Regulations and Standards Update

• Monitor changes in aviation regulations, standards, and customer requirements.
• Update internal stakeholders on regulatory developments and their implications.
• Support incorporation of regulatory updates into company manuals, processes, and training.

5. Staff Authorizations

• Support issuance, renewal, and withdrawal of internal staff authorizations (e.g., inspectors, certifying staff).
• Ensure records of authorizations are properly maintained, updated, and communicated.

6. Reporting and Liaison Support

• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations for approvals and regulatory liaison activities.
• Act as point of coordination between Sanad and regulators/customers during approval audits and reviews.

7. Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Manager – Regulatory Compliance Monitoring or Senior Engineer in support of departmental objectives.

9. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications: (Education/Certification/Licensure/Professional Membership)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial management, quality management or related field.
• Completion of or active enrollment in Internal Auditor or Investigator training is preferred.
• Awareness of EASA Part-145, AS9110, or equivalent compliance standards.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in aviation quality, safety, compliance, or regulatory liaison roles.
• Exposure to approval management processes (NAA, capability, supplier, or staff authorizations).

Job Specific Competencies:

1. Regulatory Awareness – Basic understanding of NAA approvals, capability approvals, supplier oversight, and staff authorization processes.
2. Approval Process Coordination – Ability to support preparation, submission, and tracking of approvals.
3. Supplier Oversight Support – Familiar with supplier audits, approval requirements, and monitoring processes.
4. Regulatory Monitoring – Capable of tracking regulatory updates and advising on potential impacts.
5. Document Control – Knowledge of maintaining accurate approval records and controlled documentation.
6. Stakeholder Engagement – Strong coordination skills for working with authorities, suppliers, and internal departments.
7. Microsoft 365 Proficiency – Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word for approval reporting and documentation.
8. Communication and Liaison Skills – Strong written and verbal communication to represent Sanad in regulatory interactions.
9. Continuous Learning – Proactive in keeping up with evolving regulations, standards, and best practices.
10. Attention to Detail – High accuracy in approval records, submissions, and regulatory tracking.