Job description
SETSCO is seeking a dedicated Certification Engineer to join our Fire Safety Products team in Singapore. In this role, you will ensure our products meet the highest fire safety standards and regulatory requirements, protecting buildings and the people who rely on them. You will collaborate with product developers, manufacturing, and quality teams to build robust technical dossiers and guide certification activities from concept to market release. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to shape safety-critical products and advance SETSCO's mission to safeguard lives and infrastructure.
As a Certification Engineer, you will manage the end-to-end certification process for fire safety products, coordinating tests, documentation, and submissions with national and international bodies. You will assess designs against applicable standards, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams. Maintaining meticulous records of test reports, certificates, and regulatory communications is essential to maintain audit readiness and support post-market surveillance.
We value proactive problem-solvers with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and authorities, translating complex technical information into clear guidance. This role also supports SETSCO's quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives, helping raise the bar on safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Responsibility
- Lead and coordinate certification activities for fire safety products to ensure compliance with local and international standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to prepare technical dossiers, test plans, and product documentation for submissions to certification bodies.
- Plan and oversee product testing, validation, and field evaluations; track progress and ensure timely approvals.
- Review new and existing product designs against applicable fire safety standards; identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain up-to-date records of certificates, test reports, and regulatory correspondence; ensure audit readiness.
- Support customers and internal teams with technical guidance on fire safety requirements and best practices.
- Support internal Quality Management System (QMS) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with external laboratories, registries, and authorities as required.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in product certification, regulatory compliance, or fire safety testing.
- Solid understanding of fire safety standards and certification schemes applicable to building and consumer products.
- Experience preparing technical dossiers, risk assessments, and test reports; attention to detail.
- Excellent documentation, organizational, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams and external authorities.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset and commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with MS Office, document control systems, and basic data analysis.