We have a client looking for a Regulatory and Compliance Engineer Manager:
Job Functions:
Technical Service Approbation for approvals in the North, Middle, and Latin American regions as well as products sold worldwide, as well as ETL Intertek, FCC, ANSI (American National Standards Institute), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), CB, NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana), S-Mark for Argentina IRAM (Instituto Argentino de Normalizacion), ANATEL & INMETRO (Brazil), ...
Responsible for providing service to the group for explanation and interpretation of the local standards
Maintaining, updating, and adding new local standards
Participation in creating internal documents to avoid conflicts with local safety and compliance agencies
Providing design and construction help/consulting designers with local agencies in mind
Evaluate existing product changes as well as new products for constructional conformity to applicable standards
Participation in local standardization committees
Monitor UL, CSA, and other organizations for new developments and changes to standards.
Maintaining and updating current approval documents - Technical Documentation for the group
Creating and maintaining UL-accredited laboratories (DAP)
Review test data and final reports for accuracy and interpret pass/fail criteria.
Providing technical service to customers who purchased products during their approval and design process
Updating the group about changes and news in local safety and compliance-related topics
Working closely with headquarters and with other groups globally
Conducting tests and approvals in the local facility in Newnan
Supervising tests and approvals in other facilities
Monitoring tests and the approval activities at safety and compliance agencies to obtain timely results
Providing Technical Service for production sites for products with the marking of Americas safety and compliance agencies
Responsible for local cost center budget and budgetary control within the group for products and approvals in the Americas
Fast response and completion for approbation-related inquiries
Advanced local resources and capacity planning
Participation in training and trade shows to enhance the knowledge base
Participation in pre-studies to support the innovation process within the group
Act as liaison between the department and all regulatory agencies.
Join agencies' task forces and committees where applicable.
Managing the local Approbation and Regulatory team
This position includes supervisory responsibilities.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study.
Excellent communication, Project Management, Time Management, and Organizational skills.
Prior Project Handling and Management experience (Should have portfolio).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to handle confidential information such as Industrial Engineering input, New Product Specifications, Research and Development data, and specifications.
Travel is required approximately 20% of the time-more or less depending on Project type and status-within and outside the US.
Knowledge of UL, CSA, and ANSI Standards (preferably UL858, UL60730 and CSA 22.1 and 22.2, NEC, and other safety and performance standards
Prior experience as a Regulatory Engineer working with UL or CSA and their respective testing, data management, and submittal programs.
Any of the above requirements/qualifications may be waived for the successful candidate.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Continuous educational advancement and knowledge building skills are encouraged. To off- set education requirements, candidate may utilize appropriate certificates, licenses, or registrations in lieu of certain educational requirements.
Knowledge:
Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential information relating to Industrial Design Specifications, New Product Specifications, Research and Development data, and product cost data. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Quick learner and self-starter.
Dependable with the ability to work with little supervision and as part of a team.
Good troubleshooting and analytical skills using test equipment, data, 6 Sigma Tools, etc.
Ability to work across all internal departments to drive projects to on-time completion.
Knowledge of the German and Spanish languages is a plus.
Experience:
Seven to ten years of experience in safety testing and a background in major appliance testing are preferred. At least two years experience coordinating project submittals with a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL. Working knowledge of UL858 UL60730 and ANSI Z22.1 and Z21.1 preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt would be beneficial.
Physical and Visual Activities:
Ability to sit and stand during office hours
Standard visual acuity
Occasional work on assembly line, labs and model shop.