Certification Manager, 100% (d/w/m)

Adhesive Technologies Quality Research & Development Switzerland, Sempach Station, Lucerne Full Time Regular
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About this position

About this Position

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide.

Through our Engineered Wood business, we drive a transformation in the construction industry where sustainable buildings from engineered wood replace traditional materials such as concrete and steel. Henkel's high-tech adhesives are crucial for the production of safe and sustainable engineered wood, and thus enable a significant reduction in the buildings' carbon footprint.

As a Certification Manager (100%) based in our Application Center in Sempach-Station, Switzerland, you will play a central role in testing, certifying and qualifying our adhesive technologies in an industrial environment. Working closely with our product development teams in Düsseldorf, as well as with global application engineering and sales teams, you will ensure that our solutions meet international standards and support successful implementation at our customers worldwide.

What you´ll do

  • Drive certification activities for adhesive solutions, including test planning, sample preparation, coordination with institutes and customer production qualifications
  • Contribute to global standards, sustainability topics (Eco-Labels, EPDs, LCA) and development of test methods
  • Act as technical interface in technical projects, innovation activities and customer qualification processes in collaboration with PD, AE, technical partners and customers
  • Perform laboratory work including sample preparation, testing and adhesive performance evaluation
  • Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation (TDS, guidelines, labels, test reports, executive summaries) and support training activities
  • Support alignment of CTQ (Critical to Quality) criteria for new adhesive developments

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Wood Technology, Timber Engineering, Materials Science or related fields (wood/materials focus); specialization in sustainability or ecology is a plus
  • ~5 years of experience in timber industry, materials testing, certification or regulatory environments (e.g. building codes, eco-labels, standards)
  • Basic understanding of engineered wood adhesives, bonding processes and hands-on laboratory/testing methods
  • Structured, data-driven and proactive mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
  • Customer-oriented, innovative and open-minded personality with willingness to travel within Europe; fluent in German and English (additional languages are a plus)

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Pension fund SwissLife
  • Reka Checks & discount portals
  • Private accident insurance with additional benefits
  • Fitness cooperation with "UPDATE Fitness"

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26095598

Job Locations: Switzerland, Lucerne, Sempach Station

Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-CH@henkel.com

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À propos de Henkel

En nous appuyant sur un solide héritage de près de 150 ans, nous ouvrons la voie pour réimaginer et améliorer la vie au quotidien. Aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Grâce à des marques et des technologies innovantes et durables, et grâce à nos équipes dans le monde entier. Henkel détient des positions de leader dans les activités industrielles et grand public : Notre portefeuille comprend des produits de soins capillaires, des cosmétiques, des lessives, des adoucissant ainsi que des adhésifs, des produits d'étanchéité et des revêtements fonctionnels renommés.

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FAQ

Oui – il vous suffit de compléter votre profil en ligne. Vous pourrez ensuite postuler pour plusieurs postes.

Oui, s'il vous plaît. Henkel étant un groupe international, vous travaillerez avec des collègues issus du monde entier. L'anglais est la langue officielle de notre groupe. En règle générale, il est conseillé de postuler dans la langue de l'offre.

Chaque poste à pourvoir est unique, et mener à bien le processus est important pour vous comme pour nous. Nous voulons être sûrs que nous travaillerons bien ensemble. Nous fournirons des retours aux candidats tout au long du processus.

Oui, c'est même une caractéristique de Henkel : nos employés sont polyvalents et mobiles. Cela contribue à la grande réussite mondiale de notre entreprise.

Notre philosophie « Triple two » va dans ce sens : vous pourrez acquérir une expérience dans au moins deux fonctions, deux pays différents et deux secteurs d'activités. Nous appliquons cette philosophie car nous pensons qu'occuper différents postes, dans différents domaines et dans nos différentes branches est bénéfique pour votre évolution personnelle et vous permet de mieux comprendre Henkel en tant qu'entreprise mondiale.

Vous trouverez ici des informations complémentaires sur nos programmes de formation.

L'équipe de recrutement répond à toutes les demandes concernant les candidatures. Contactez l'équipe ici.