UL Solutions is a leader in Fire Safety and Certification and in Warrington our teams provide full-service fire safety testing (Passive Fire / Fire Containment) and Certification Services for major customers across the EMEA region.

Due to significant growth and project demand, we now have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer/Associate Engineer to join the team.

This will be a varied and interesting role, with incentives to travel to different manufacturing sites and testing facilities globally. You will be working with UL Solutions Engineers across the globe to gain better understanding of different areas of the work we do, from testing, to European test standards and also to be involved in supporting the team with third party certification.

We are open to applicants in Warrington, UK or Barcelona, Spain.

• You will autonomously manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects by analysing project scope and determining project specifications, establishing test programs for product investigations, and preparing reports for clients as part of the Built Environment business.

• You will participate in the development of UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment.

• You will exercise Project Handler Signature Authority as Project Handler of record responsible for opening, maintenance, completion, and closing of assigned new work engineering projects.

• You may also exercise Review Signature Authority as assigned as Reviewer of record responsible for initial review, status review, and final technical review of all new work engineering projects.

• Determine project scope, develop a preliminary plan of investigation, and determine project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analysing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.

• Initiate communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Follow up on contacts from clients. Communicate with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements. Act to address client concerns and to resolve client issues. Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services

• Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements. Notify client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications

• Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff and establishing completion dates. Coordinate administrative aspects of project management.

• Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. Prepare Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages

• Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job

• Resolve engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analysing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

• Propose development of new and/or revised UL requirements. Develop special test methods and test equipment. Coordinate and/or performs File Reviews. May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is keen to work for an international company such as UL Solutions, to explore the experience of corporate business.

You should be willing to learn new technical concepts and be able to implement them. You will also have the following;

• University Degree in Engineering,

• Up to 5 years of directly related work experience, specifically in Fire testing or in laboratories where they test passive fire protection products (linear joints, penetration seals, curtain walls)

• Familiar with UKCA, UKCE product regulations

• Continuous improvement background

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.

We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.​ Our science is your advantage.

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