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Cedric Ernst
Engineering & Project Consultant
Experience
Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 monthsEngineering & Project Consultant
smair GmbH
- Development & certification of advanced, efficient maintenance and restoration solutions for commercial aircraft cabins.
Aug 2023 - Present
2 years 8 monthsEngineering & Project Consultant
EK Engineering GmbH
- Support and consulting for aviation projects for various customers in Switzerland
- System engineering
- Mechanical & electrical engineering
- System integration
- Aviation certification (RTCA, Boeing, Airbus, FAA, EASA)
Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 6 monthsProject Lead Engineer / Deputy CTO
Caynova AG
- Development, customization, and integration of electrical and pneumatic comfort systems for business and first-class aircraft seats
- Managing projects from quotation to delivery while ensuring budget and timeline compliance
Aug 2018 - Present
7 years 8 monthsDevelopment Engineer / Qualification Engineer
SFT Surface Treatment GmbH
- Customer engineer
- Electrical & environmental qualification
- Material qualification
- Flammability qualification
- Development of new cleaning equipment for aviation-specific applications
- Development of soft furnishings for aircraft seats and cabins
- Optimization of procedures and processes in the field of aircraft cabin cleaning
- Project management
- Qualification and approval of equipment, cleaning products or agents and processes
- Preparation of manuals and work instructions
Dec 2017 - Jun 2020
2 years 7 monthsDeputy Director Engineering & Certifying Staff EASA 21G
Lantal Textiles AG
- Development & certification of electrical seat comfort system components
- Coordination with suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturers for system integration and testing
- Leveraged EASA Part 21G expertise to bridge development, production, and quality assurance
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (8.5 years).
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (8.5 years), Quality Assurance (8.5 years), Project Management (7.5 years), and Production (2.5 years).
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Production
Summary
My versatile training as an engineer enables me to approach and solve new challenges and problems systematically. I always enjoy acquiring new knowledge and skills. My solid technical knowledge allows me to make a profitable contribution to development projects. Creative and solution-oriented thinking are among my strengths and give me the opportunity to successfully contribute to your projects. Even in hectic situations, I keep a cool mind and the overview.
Skills
- Support And Consulting For Aviation Projects
- System Engineering
- Mechanical And Electrical Engineering
- System Integration
- Aviation Certification (Rtca, Boeing, Airbus, Faa, Easa)
- Electrical And Environmental Qualification
- Material Qualification
- Flammability
- Development Of Soft Furnishings For Aircraft Seats And Cabins
- Project Management
- Project Support
- Preparation Of Manuals And Work Instructions
- Organizational Skills
- Creativity
- Structured Way Of Working
- Reliability
- Team Player
- Catia V5
- Embedded Software (C++)
- Ms Office
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
ZHAW School of Engineering
B. Sc. ZFH in Aviation · Aviation · Winterthur, Switzerland
Certifications & licenses
RTCA Do-254
Washington D.C.
RTCA Do-160G Part I+II
Washington D.C.
EASA 21G
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Where is Cedric based?
Cedric is based in Ammerswil, Switzerland.
What languages does Cedric speak?
Cedric speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Cedric have?
Cedric has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Cedric has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Cedric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Cedric be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Cedric would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering & Project Consultant, Project Lead Engineer / Deputy CTO, Development Engineer / Qualification Engineer.
What is Cedric's latest experience?
Cedric's most recent position is Engineering & Project Consultant at smair GmbH.
What companies has Cedric worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Cedric has worked for smair GmbH, EK Engineering GmbH, Caynova AG, and SFT Surface Treatment GmbH.
Which industries is Cedric most experienced in?
Cedric is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas is Cedric most experienced in?
Cedric is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Cedric also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing.
Which industries has Cedric worked in recently?
Cedric has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas has Cedric worked in recently?
Cedric has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Cedric's education?
Cedric holds a Bachelor in Aviation from ZHAW School of Engineering.
Does Cedric have any certificates?
Cedric has 3 certificates. These include: RTCA Do-254, RTCA Do-160G Part I+II, and EASA 21G.
What is the availability of Cedric?
Cedric is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Cedric?
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