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Certification Officer R&D

  •  1
  •  Ardooie
  •  Full-time
  •  Indefinite duration

Passion for technical textiles and willing to learn more about the European standards and testing methods for protective clothing? Attention to detail, administrative and organizational skills? Apply now at Sioen!

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What you do

  • With your 'on the job' acquired expertise of European standards and test methods for protective clothing you offer support to the Product and Sales Managers of the various departments within Sioen Apparel. 
  • You are the coordinating link between the Product and Sales Managers and the internal and external test laboratories. 
  • You play a crucial role in the technical administrative processing of the different tender dossiers and product certificates. 

Who you are

  • You preferably have a Bachelor or Master degree (Textile or Industrial Engineer). Relevant experience is a plus but not a must.   
  • You are hands-on, result-oriented with an eye for detail.  
  • You are communicative, assertive, analytical and organisationally strong.  
  • You are a real team player, but can also function autonomously. 
  • Are you familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)? Great!   
  • You have a fluent knowledge of Dutch, English and French. Knowledge of German is a plus. 

What to expect from us

  • A full-time position in a financially stable, growing family business with international reach.
  • An attractive salary package with various fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, 13th month, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, bike leasing, and flexible remuneration, etc.
  • Working in an innovative company that continuously invests in new products, installations, and most importantly: people!
  • Flexible working hours to ensure a good work-life balance, freely scheduled leave, and the possibility to work from home after thorough on-the-job training.
  • A stimulating work environment that encourages personal initiative.
  • The opportunity for continuous development and growth through both internal and external training.
  • Fun company events.
  • Last but not least: fantastic passio(e)nate colleagues who go for it every day!

The Passioen of

Jan Jan

Jan

A passionate family business
Dieter Dieter

Dieter

Having fun at work every day
As a foreman in the weaving mill, Dieter is fully committed to his team every day. He motivates his team with a good briefing, solid training, and of course... a passioenate portion of fun! The freedom to manage his team that way improves the company and his role!
Guido Guido

Guido

Every day is different
For Guido, especially the many, daily variations in his job, as technical supervisor, is the reason why he likes to work at Sioen. "No shortage of fun challenges here! That way, we stay motivated and together we write the ambitious Sioen story."
Désirée Désirée

Désirée

Fun moments with colleagues
Bettina Bettina

Bettina

International and yet close
What does Passioen mean to Bettina? Being proud of more than 20 years' work in an international and ambitious company. "And the fact that Sioen is so close to my home is another big advantage. Now that's a dream job!
Tony Tony

Tony

Fun at all times
What is Passioen to Tony? No need to think about it long. "Working at Sioen is very nice: the atmosphere is always good and everyone is always ready to help each other. On top of that, I learn something new every day with such an innovative machine park. It gives me a sense of independence, which motivates me!"
Nick Nick

Nick

Hands-on with a lot of variety and interaction
"I work with both production and the office, this interaction is great! Even in a big company like Sioen, Nick and his colleagues are close enough to communicate smoothly. Sioen and Nick, that's a perfect match!
Debora Debora

Debora

I love the dynamics between the different departments
If we ask Debora what Passioen is to her, the answer is clear: Professionalism, innovation, and teamwork. "Everyone helps each other at Sioen!" This collaboration not only makes it fun to work at Sioen, but it also makes our company stronger!

Application procedure

Apply

You are applying? Well, that’s great! First, your application is confirmed and then we start working on your CV.

Introduction

If the evaluation of your CV was positive, you will immediately receive an invitation for a first meeting with the HR Officer, Talent Manager or Chief HR.

First interview

In the first interview, our HR staff and/or a direct line manager determine how well you fit in at Sioen. For some positions, we do some additional tests.

Second interview

For certain positions a second interview is necessary. This interview is one with your immediate superiors, colleagues and/or CEO.

Contract proposal

Time to dot the i's and cross the t's! Our Chief HR makes you a contract proposal and together you discuss the conditions it contains.

Welcome at Sioen!

Congratulations! Now, you are one of our Sioen talents! On your first day, we will welcome you and get you ready for your first working day. Your colleagues will mentor you for the first six months.

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