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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Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.

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