Certification Engineer - Ireland - FM Global Gruppe

Description

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We provide test services for property loss prevention products and services for use in commercial and industrial facilities to ensure they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity, and performance. FM Approvals does this by employing a worldwide certification process that is backed by scientific research and testing, with over a century of experience. As a Senior Engineer for FM Approvals Europe Ltd., an EU Notified Body in Ireland, your main responsibility will be the daily management and support of the FM Approvals certification activities under the European ATEX Directive and Construction Products Regulation.

FM Approvals is recognized as a European Union Notified Body based in Dublin, Ireland and an Approval Body based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. FM Approved products cover a wide range of property loss prevention products involving electrical systems, fire protection and building materials. The certification engineer position reports to the European Certification Manager and supports Notified Body / Approval body activities.

• Review certification project documentation including but not limited to applications; test/assessment plans; test and/or audit reports and quality system certifications.
• Evaluate and authorize certificates issued by the organization in accordance with the requirements of the certification scheme and where appropriate, issue the suspension, cancellation or withdrawal of certificates as required.
• Preparation of departmental performance metrics to management
• Undertake assigned audit assessment activities.
• Preparation of reports for submission to the Safeguarding Committee; Government Departments and/or other pertinent organizations, including recommended actions where necessary.
• Investigate and report any certification related matters internally within FM Approvals.
• Develop and support new programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency and compliance related matters.

Travel: Approximately 25% travel

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required within one of the following fields of expertise Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and/or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing processes experience is required and 5 years of related quality auditing, process control and/or QA experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Possess critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office suite computer literacy.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and assess objective evidence throughout the audit while acting impartially.
• Observe, document, and evaluate audit observations while effectively managing customer interactions during the audit process.

Additional preferred qualifications and skills:

• Knowledge of European Regulations/Directives & International Standards;
• ISO 9001, 17020, 17025 and/or 17065 experience.
• ASQ, RABQSA / Exemplar Global or equivalent ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
• ASQ certifications including CQA, CQE, CQI, CCT are beneficial.

In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Contribution towards Private medical insurance
• Incentive Plan
• Fitness Reimbursement Plan
• 2 Global Well-being days per annum
• Charity Volunteer Days

FM Approvals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.