Sustainability and Certification Engineer

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.

FSC Chain of Custody

• 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.

Environmental & Product Certifications

• 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.

Technical Knowledge Center (TKC) Administration

• Administer the TKC platform, facilitate monthly meetings, capture technical data, and distribute reporting summaries to leadership.

Product Change Request (PCR) Process

• 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.

Audit & Travel

• Travel to plant locations to support internal and third-party audits, deliver training, and verify certification compliance (up to 25% travel).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 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.