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At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sustainability & Certification Engineer to own our environmental and product certification programs across our wood door manufacturing facilities. This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of sustainability compliance, product integrity, and process coordination. If you thrive on managing complex programs, keeping multiple certifications audit-ready, and driving process efficiency across teams — this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Sustainability & Green Building Standards
- Serve as our internal subject matter expert on LEED v4, v4.1, and v5, as well as alternative green building standards (WELL, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, Green Globes), advising internal teams and customers on product compliance and credit documentation.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for FSC Chain of Custody certification, providing guidance and responding to customer inquiries. Partner closely with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and 3rd party consultants to support certification compliance, audit preparation, and recertification across all wood door manufacturing facilities.
- Own the full certification lifecycle for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), and Indoor Advantage Gold certificates — from initial issuance through renewal and recertification.
- Maintain a master certification calendar and coordinate quarterly reporting submissions.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoices from certification bodies and agencies are processed accurately and on time.
- Administer the TKC platform, facilitate monthly meetings, capture technical data, and distribute reporting summaries to leadership.
- Run the PCR process end-to-end: facilitate meetings, manage Smartsheet workflows, assign tasks to the appropriate team members, and ensure product changes that affect certifications trigger the proper review actions.
- Travel to plant locations to support internal and third-party audits, deliver training, and verify certification compliance (up to 25% travel).
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in sustainability or certification management, preferably in manufacturing or building products
- Working knowledge of FSC Chain of Custody certification programs
- Working knowledge of LEED v4/v4.1/v5 compliance and documentation
- Experience with EPDs, HPDs, and/or Indoor Advantage Gold certifications
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar workflow management tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
- LEED AP credential is a plus
Why Join Us
You'll play a central role in advancing our sustainability commitments — building trust with customers, supporting green building projects nationwide, and ensuring our products meet the highest environmental standards. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will have real, visible impact.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sustainability & Certification Engineer to own our environmental and product certification programs across our wood door manufacturing facilities. This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of sustainability compliance, product integrity, and process coordination. If you thrive on managing complex programs, keeping multiple certifications audit-ready, and driving process efficiency across teams — this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Sustainability & Green Building Standards
- Serve as our internal subject matter expert on LEED v4, v4.1, and v5, as well as alternative green building standards (WELL, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, Green Globes), advising internal teams and customers on product compliance and credit documentation.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for FSC Chain of Custody certification, providing guidance and responding to customer inquiries. Partner closely with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and 3rd party consultants to support certification compliance, audit preparation, and recertification across all wood door manufacturing facilities.
- Own the full certification lifecycle for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), and Indoor Advantage Gold certificates — from initial issuance through renewal and recertification.
- Maintain a master certification calendar and coordinate quarterly reporting submissions.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoices from certification bodies and agencies are processed accurately and on time.
- Administer the TKC platform, facilitate monthly meetings, capture technical data, and distribute reporting summaries to leadership.
- Run the PCR process end-to-end: facilitate meetings, manage Smartsheet workflows, assign tasks to the appropriate team members, and ensure product changes that affect certifications trigger the proper review actions.
- Travel to plant locations to support internal and third-party audits, deliver training, and verify certification compliance (up to 25% travel).
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in sustainability or certification management, preferably in manufacturing or building products
- Working knowledge of FSC Chain of Custody certification programs
- Working knowledge of LEED v4/v4.1/v5 compliance and documentation
- Experience with EPDs, HPDs, and/or Indoor Advantage Gold certifications
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar workflow management tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
- LEED AP credential is a plus
Why Join Us
You'll play a central role in advancing our sustainability commitments — building trust with customers, supporting green building projects nationwide, and ensuring our products meet the highest environmental standards. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will have real, visible impact.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Energy
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certification engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with industry standards such as ISO, IEC, UL, FCC, or CE marking
- Proficiency with test and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and environmental chambers
- Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and documentation for agencies such as the FCC or FDA
- Experience preparing and reviewing certification test plans, reports, and technical files
- Professional certification such as CQE, ISTQB, or a relevant functional safety credential like IEC 61508
Tips for Your Certification Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to standards bodies
List the specific standards you have worked with, such as ISO, IEC, UL, CE, or FCC, directly in your skills section. Hiring managers search for these abbreviations first, so burying them in job description bullets means your resume gets filtered out before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certification engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your credentials to the target industry
A CQE from ASQ signals quality engineering depth, while an ISTQB certification speaks to software testing. Lead with the credential that maps to the job posting's industry, and move the others to a secondary section so reviewers see relevance immediately.
Highlight lab accreditation and test equipment experience
Many postings require hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, environmental chambers, or EMC test setups. Name the specific equipment models you have operated, since hiring teams often filter resumes for these keywords before the phone screen stage.
Prepare for scenario-based technical questions
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a past certification failure, describe how you identified the root cause, and explain what you changed to achieve compliance. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show your diagnostic process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Certification engineer roles vary widely in whether you own the relationship with notified bodies or only run internal pre-compliance testing. Clarify this boundary during the offer stage so your day-to-day responsibilities match what drew you to the posting in the first place.
Certification Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certification engineers?
The companies hiring the most certification engineers right now include Apple, Airbus, and Garmin, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers consistently account for the bulk of open positions.
How many certification engineer jobs are remote?
About 38% of certification engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on documentation, regulatory submissions, and standards interpretation tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring hands-on lab testing or witness testing at accredited facilities are almost always on-site.
How do you become a certification engineer?
Start with an engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, then gain lab or quality assurance experience where you work directly with industry standards. Pursue a recognized credential such as a CQE or a functional safety certification to signal formal competency. Build a portfolio of certification projects that documents the standards you applied, the test protocols you developed, and the regulatory submissions you supported.
Can I get hired as a certification engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level certification engineer roles exist, particularly in companies that hire junior engineers to run pre-compliance testing under senior oversight. Focus on coursework or personal projects involving standards like ISO or IEC, complete an internship in a quality or test engineering team, and earn a foundational credential such as an ISTQB or CQE to demonstrate structured methodology even before your first full-time role.
What does the certification engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your standards background and industry experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past certification project in detail. A take-home or whiteboard exercise involving a test plan, a compliance gap analysis, or a failure investigation scenario is common at mid-level roles. Final rounds typically include a panel with both engineering leads and quality or regulatory affairs managers.
Where can I find and apply to certification engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to certification engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and standards expertise, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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