At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living.
We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.
We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities.
Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?
Join us as a Technical Manager (OEM) focusing on fire safety while ensuring Etex remains a leader in the fire safety market.What you'll do:* Provide technical support for fire safety, ensuring customer objectives are met and delivering chargeable services.
* Manage a team of engineers across Europe ensuring a seamless customer journey and improving response times.
* Establish and maintain technical expertise within fire safety, sharing knowledge to keep Promat at the forefront of the market.
* Support the Regional Segment Manager with technical solutions, fire tests, and case studies related to intumescent, microporous, and fire protection boards.
* Use ONE CRM for planning and communicating technical support opportunities.
* Build relationships with industry associations and act as a technical committee member, communicating the latest market developments.
* Collaborate with internal teams, including Product Management and R&D, to resolve technical issues and develop new or modified products.
* Represent the Technical team in presentations, site visits, and proposals, acting as a product and system expert.
* Build relationships with test laboratories and certification bodies to streamline testing and approval processes.
* Monitor competitor products and market trends, providing detailed technical analysis.
* Ensure cost efficiency in all tasks and represent Promat in industry events and associations.What you'll bring:* Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Material Science, or Fire Safety.
* Proven technical experience and ideally experience managing a team of engineers.
* Strong technical knowledge in fire protection products and systems within industrial segments.
* Strong background in the OEM industry.
* Ability to present technical concepts and prepare clear reports and proposals.
* Proactive, customer-oriented, and capable of managing technical strategies and solutions.
* Willingness to expand technical knowledge through self-study and training.
* Ability to travel around 30% across EuropeWhy join us?
* We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
* Our culture - we connect & care about those around us.
We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
* Our 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future.
We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions* We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance.
It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team.
In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination