Product Certification & Specification Senior Engineer, Europe

The Product Certification & Specification Senior Engineer, Europe is responsible for ensuring that Dextra products obtain and maintain the certifications, regulatory approvals, technical specifications and performance validations required to successfully access and develop European markets.Regular travel across Europe is required.1.PRODUCT CERTIFICATION & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Certification Strategy & RoadmapOwn and drive the European product certification roadmap, in close coordination with Dextra's Certification Team in Thailand and relevant Product Managers.Translate product and market-development priorities into clear certification and approval plans.Identify certification requirements for new products, new applications and entry into new European markets.Prioritize certification projects according to business impact, regulatory requirements, resources, cost and timing.Ensure certifications, approvals and renewals are delivered according to agreed schedules.Anticipate changes in regulations, certification schemes and standards that may affect Dextra's products or market access.Certification ManagementLead European certification and regulatory approval projects from initial assessment through testing, documentation, submission, approval and renewal.Manage relationships with certification bodies, notified bodies, regulatory authorities and other approval organizations, acting as Dextra's primary European technical liaison.Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of technical documentation, certification dossiers and approval applications.Ensure certification requirements are clearly understood and translated into actionable requirements for Engineering, Manufacturing, QHSE and Product Management.Coordinate audits, inspections, surveillance audits, certification reviews, renewals and technical assessments.Ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented following certification audits or technical reviews.Manufacturing & FPC ComplianceEnsure external manufacturing and processing partners operating Dextra equipment in Europe comply with applicable certification requirements.Coordinate and monitor Factory Production Control requirements and other applicable certification controls.Support partners in preparing for certification audits and surveillance activities.Monitor identified non-conformities and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.Certification GovernanceMaintain clear visibility of certification status, deadlines, risks and priorities across the European product portfolio.Establish appropriate certification documentation, tracking and reporting systems.Prepare and manage certification and related testing budgets for Europe.Regularly report certification progress, risks, priorities and required management decisions.2.PRODUCT CERTIFICATION & MARKET ACCEPTANCEProduct SpecificationDevelop and drive the technical strategy required to increase the inclusion of Dextra products in project specifications, consultant standards and approved product lists.Work closely with Sales and Business Development teams to identify priority projects, consultants, designers and engineering organizations where technical specification efforts can generate commercial impact.Provide expert technical support for complex project specifications, product qualification and project-specific approvals.Review project technical requirements and recommend appropriate Dextra products, solutions and supporting documentation.Develop technical specifications, design guidance, technical notes and other engineering documentation facilitating the specification and acceptance of Dextra products.Support Sales and Business Development teams during technically complex customer and consultant discussions.Consultant & Designer EngagementDevelop strong technical relationships with key engineering consultants, designers, contractors and relevant industry stakeholders.Represent Dextra in technical meetings, seminars, conferences and industry forums.Deliver technical presentations and training to consultants, designers, contractors and customers.Translate complex technical information into clear engineering and commercial value propositions.Monitor specification opportunities and actively support conversion from technical engagement to product specification and project approval.Standards & Industry InfluenceMonitor developments in European and international design codes, technical standards and industry practices affecting Dextra products.Represent or coordinate Dextra's participation in relevant technical committees, working groups and industry associations.Prepare technical studies, testing evidence, literature reviews and position papers supporting Dextra's positions.Work progressively toward strengthening Dextra's influence on standards and industry practices relevant to its technologies.Ensure knowledge gained from standards committees and external technical stakeholders is shared internally and incorporated into product and certification strategies.3.PRODUCT TESTING & TECHNICAL VALIDATIONTesting Strategy & CoordinationDefine and coordinate testing programs required to support certification, product qualification, product development, technical investigations and customer-specific approvals.Translate certification and specification requirements into appropriate testing plans and validation protocols.Coordinate testing activities between Dextra Europe, the Product Engineering & Performance team in Thailand, external laboratories and other technical partners.Select appropriate testing laboratories and technical partners based on required capabilities, accreditation, cost and timing.Ensure testing programs are properly planned, documented and executed according to applicable standards and certification requirements.Review and interpret test results and ensure conclusions and recommendations are properly documented and communicated.Internal Testing & Technical InvestigationOversee the effective use and development of Dextra's internal testing capabilities.Ensure test equipment, procedures, documentation and practices are appropriate for required technical investigations.Conduct or directly support critical testing when specialist expertise or hands-on involvement is required.Lead technical investigations related to product performance, qualification issues, certification requirements or complex customer applications.Coordinate root-cause investigations with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and other relevant functions.Translate testing outcomes into actionable recommendations for certification, product design, manufacturing, quality or specification.Product Development SupportProvide structured technical feedback to Product Management and R&D based on certification results, testing programs, customer requirements and consultant feedback.Support the validation and European introduction of new products.Ensure certification, testing and specification requirements are considered sufficiently early in the product-development process.4.CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & TECHNICAL EXCELLENCEContinuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve certification lead times, testing effectiveness, specification success and technical documentation.Establish and monitor relevant performance indicators covering certification, specification and testing activities.Analyze certification performance, specification success rates, testing results and recurring technical issues to identify improvement opportunities.Lead improvement initiatives involving Certification, Engineering, QHSE, Product Management, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.Develop standardized processes, tools, templates and best practices for certification, specification and testing activities.Capture and share lessons learned across European and Group teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree minimum in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.Master's degree or additional relevant technical qualification would be an advantage.Fluent English communication skills are essential. Proficiency in French is preferred, and additional European language skills would be considered a strong advantage.8+ years of experience in product certification, regulatory approvals, product engineering, or a related technical field.Experience in the construction, structural engineering, building materials, or industrial products sector.Strong track record of managing certification and technical approval projects involving multiple stakeholders.Experience working with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and regulatory organizations.Leadership experience in cross-functional or international projects; people management experience is a plus.Solid knowledge of European construction standards and regulations, including CE Marking, ETA/EAD, Eurocodes, and ISO standards.Understanding of structural design principles, reinforced concrete design, and product testing methodologies.Knowledge of Factory Production Control (FPC) and certification audit processes.Exposure to sustainability frameworks (e.g., EPDs, environmental regulations, circular economy initiatives) is an advantage.