Product Safety and Compliance Specialist

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

Job Description

Our Product Safety and Compliance Specialist role is responsible for global product compliance in all phases of the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate ensures that our products adhere to relevant laws regulations standards and internal policies. Our work focuses on preventing non-compliances managing risks and resolving issues when found. The PS&C Specialist role will be an integral part of the Product Safety and Compliance team collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to manage the safety profile for assigned product(s) throughout their lifecycle supporting the optimal development and execution of operational procedures and standards. Responsible for providing scientific technical and analytical expertise and for leading and executing safety and benefit-risk management for YETI NPD programs.

Responsibilities:

Contribute as a core team member on New Product Development teams by identifying regulatory requirements coordinating external certification tests and publishing technical documentation for global markets.
Analyze changes to existing products define regulatory impacts and resolve gaps through interaction with testing laboratories and revision of technical documentation.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering and other cross-functions in support of Post-Market Surveillance investigations field activities reporting and initiating product improvements.
Engage with regulatory agencies and authorities as needed to register products resolve questions and manage issues.
Research industry standard methodologies and emerging trends in regulatory compliance to implement regulation changes and improvements.
Develop monitor and improve internal processes control systems and tracking of metrics.
Perform all job duties per policies and procedures in a safe and ethical manner.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance including chemical compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines on a global scale. Knowledge of US EU Korea Japan China MERCOSUR etc. compliance requirements for consumer products is highly desirable.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze safety data using statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate potential risks and make recommendations.
Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk management plans to mitigate potential safety risks including labeling updates and risk communication strategies in global markets.
Prepare and review safety and compliance-related documents including test reports risk management plans to support regulatory registrations of YETI products as needed.
Work closely with Product Development Quality Packaging Legal and other teams to ensure product safety of YETI products.
Design scalable product testing frameworks that can flex to meet diverse regional needs.
Support supplier audits for PS&C attributes.

Qualifications and Attributes:

Bachelors Degree in a health or science discipline with 5 years of experience with safety risk management processes and procedures or 5 years experience in equivalent quality compliance or verification roles.
Exposure to manufacturing environments in consumer products or medical devices is desirable.
Involvement with product development and sustaining engineering activities covering the entire product lifecycle.
Working within Product Lifecycle Management systems to review and approve design drawings specifications and other technical documents.
Participating in post-market surveillance activities such as investigations root causes and CAPA.
Applying functional knowledge and risk-based analysis in risk assessment activities
A proven track record of executing the PS&C function for the introduction of products to new global markets including the analysis and communication of local requirements and implementation to support market entry is desired.
Ability to execute safety science strategy and intermediate analytic and scientific skills
Ability to analyze safety concepts or concerns of diverse scope across multiple consumer product categories
High-level understanding of chemical compliance to interpret data from a safety perspective. Able to support YETIs Restricted Substances List (RSL) program and RSL audit. Able to support Supplier audits for Food contact GMPs and GWPs
Ability and willingness to challenge current state suggest alternative approaches to improve work practices and commit to defined changes
Fluent English with excellent written communication skills
Ability to communicate frequently within international teams
Familiar with common international safety test standards utilized by industry such as ASTM ISO JIS etc. and be able to build a compliance test protocol.
Must have ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Bill of materials and Bill of substances.
Working knowledge of various office software including Microsoft Office Box and Video Conferencing technologies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Must be able to meet deadlines within a global environment
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and must be willing to take initiative to drive for solutions
Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments where teams may be dispersed

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Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

Contribute as a core team member on New Product Development teams by identifying regulatory requirements coordinating external certification tests and publishing technical documentation for global markets.
Analyze changes to existing products define regulatory impacts and resolve gaps through interaction with testing laboratories and revision of technical documentation.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering and other cross-functions in support of Post-Market Surveillance investigations field activities reporting and initiating product improvements.
Engage with regulatory agencies and authorities as needed to register products resolve questions and manage issues.
Research industry standard methodologies and emerging trends in regulatory compliance to implement regulation changes and improvements.
Develop monitor and improve internal processes control systems and tracking of metrics.
Perform all job duties per policies and procedures in a safe and ethical manner.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance including chemical compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines on a global scale. Knowledge of US EU Korea Japan China MERCOSUR etc. compliance requirements for consumer products is highly desirable.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze safety data using statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate potential risks and make recommendations.
Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk management plans to mitigate potential safety risks including labeling updates and risk communication strategies in global markets.
Prepare and review safety and compliance-related documents including test reports risk management plans to support regulatory registrations of YETI products as needed.
Work closely with Product Development Quality Packaging Legal and other teams to ensure product safety of YETI products.
Design scalable product testing frameworks that can flex to meet diverse regional needs.
Support supplier audits for PS&C attributes.

Qualifications and Attributes:

Bachelors Degree in a health or science discipline with 5 years of experience with safety risk management processes and procedures or 5 years experience in equivalent quality compliance or verification roles.
Exposure to manufacturing environments in consumer products or medical devices is desirable.
Involvement with product development and sustaining engineering activities covering the entire product lifecycle.
Working within Product Lifecycle Management systems to review and approve design drawings specifications and other technical documents.
Participating in post-market surveillance activities such as investigations root causes and CAPA.
Applying functional knowledge and risk-based analysis in risk assessment activities
A proven track record of executing the PS&C function for the introduction of products to new global markets including the analysis and communication of local requirements and implementation to support market entry is desired.
Ability to execute safety science strategy and intermediate analytic and scientific skills
Ability to analyze safety concepts or concerns of diverse scope across multiple consumer product categories
High-level understanding of chemical compliance to interpret data from a safety perspective. Able to support YETIs Restricted Substances List (RSL) program and RSL audit. Able to support Supplier audits for Food contact GMPs and GWPs
Ability and willingness to challenge current state suggest alternative approaches to improve work practices and commit to defined changes
Fluent English with excellent written communication skills
Ability to communicate frequently within international teams
Familiar with common international safety test standards utilized by industry such as ASTM ISO JIS etc. and be able to build a compliance test protocol.
Must have ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Bill of materials and Bill of substances.
Working knowledge of various office software including Microsoft Office Box and Video Conferencing technologies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Must be able to meet deadlines within a global environment
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and must be willing to take initiative to drive for solutions
Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments where teams may be dispersed

#LI-LW1

Benefits & Perks:

Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YETI Applicant Privacy Notice

Required Experience:

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