Director, Product Liability and Risk

Director Product Liability and Risk Hybrid

This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson campus minimally three days a week.

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who our top-notch team of approximately 43500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT BLACKDECKER CRAFTSMAN STANLEY CUB CADET and HUSTLER.

The Job:

As aDirector Product Liability and Risk youllbe part of ourCorporate team working as a hybrid employe reporting to the VP Assistant General Counsel and Head of Global Litigation the Director Safety Assurance is a member of the Legal Team and responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of product liability claims and litigation and governmental regulatory activity for product safety across all product lines. This role directs a team of Safety Assurance Managers collaborating with cross-functional teams in shaping company-wide product safety standards and driving continuous improvement risk mitigation and compliance initiatives. Youllget to:

• Manage and mentor the team of Safety Assurance Managers providing leadership development and performance management.
• Oversee and direct investigations into product safety issues ensuring timely escalation and resolution of critical matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide product safety strategies policies and programs.
• As assigned represent the company in applicable industry trade groups standards committees and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Provide executive guidance to corporate departments regarding product safety reviews regulatory compliance and corrective actions.
• Review and approve product manuals packaging warnings and marketing materials for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on safety standards for product design testing and quality assurance collaborating with corporate Engineering Quality and business units.
• Assist with ongoing compliance with national and international product safety regulations such as ISO CE UL and industry-specific standards.
• Direct legal and claims/litigation support including expert testimony discovery responses deposition trial testimony and strategic case development.
• Oversee and support product recalls ensuring effective risk mitigation and stakeholder communication.
• Travel as required for accident/fire scenes laboratory inspections depositions trial preparation and industry representation.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable intimidated by innovation. Wouldnt it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good In fact you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; Masters Degree or equivalent advanced education preferred.
• 15 years of progressive experience in engineering design development testing quality or manufacturing of power tools hand tools outdoor products battery packs chargers small electrical appliances or related products.
• Proven ability to lead manage and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in product safety risk management and regulatory compliance at a senior or executive level.
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of company products and advanced knowledge of materials fire cause and origin forensic product inspection standards and compliance agency testing/approvals.
• Comprehensive understanding of company structure operations and product lines.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale safety initiatives.
• Willingness to travel as required.

The Details:

Youllreceive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical dental life vision disability 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off and tuition reimbursementin addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to bea placeyoullwant to be and stay. Being part of our team meansyoullget to:

• Grow:Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn:Have access to a wealth of learning resources including our digital learning portal.

• Belong:Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect anda greatappreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

• Give Back:Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

Whatsmoreyoullget that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader and innovators. As successful aswevebeen in the past we have so much further to you come in. Join us!

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We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843 but that hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off including paid vacation holidays & personal days and tuition reimbursement. And of course discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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