Safety & Compliance Engineer
Safety & Compliance Engineer
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Permanent
Job Description
At Electrolux a leading global appliance company we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more our global community of people from 100 countries we listen to each other actively contribute and grow together.
All about the role:
This position will be responsible for Product Safety and Compliance of Home Comfort & SDA products within the NA Regulatory & Compliance Group. This position will report to the Director of Regulatory & Compliance while interfacing with the Companys engineering and legal departments to provide technical assistance and support Risk Management while maintaining Product Safety requirements of appliances.
What youll do:
- Move the organization in a proactive direction as it relates to the following:
- Manage and lead Product Safety Risk Assessment activities for Home Comfort & SDA products.
- Assist with the Certification of Home Comfort & SDA products to NA product safety standards.
- Assist with energy certification and/or compliance to governmental agencies.
- Further define component and product specifications
- Implement Safety standards and key learnings from litigation and customer complaints.
- Proactive participation in AHAM and Industry Standards Task Groups.
- Proactively researches and resolves Product Safety Compliance and Regulatory issues.
- Conducts Online and Internal data analysis from retailer customer complaints CPSC Health Canada Service/Warranty Claims and other sources.
- Attend Electrolux Project Management (EPM) meetings to ensure integration of Product Safety Compliance and Regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures and ensures consistency within the NA Regulatory & Compliance Group
- Works with other departmental managers to insure adherence to goals and objectives through sound management principles.
- Develops a team spirit within the engineering team
- Coaching of associates in development of technical and project skills.
- Performs other duties as required or necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in engineering preferred preferably Mechanical Electrical Engineering or relevant technical degree and related experience.
- 4-year minimum appliance product design related experience preferred or equivalent through acquired technical knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints changing priorities while working independently
- Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
- Skilled in technical writing
- Proven presence that commands the respect and trust of customers and employees at all levels with the organization
- Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment
- Self-starter; a hands-on individual who enjoys challenges and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
- Collaborative leader and team player
- Ability to listen capture and translate inputs and new challenges coming from consumers and colleagues interfacing them in the market
- Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills for negotiating presenting and resolving complex and controversial issues and responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport; establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally
- Strong aptitude for details
- Basic understanding of engineering manufacturing and assembly principles
- Excellent conceptual analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
