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Midea America · 1 month ago

Sr. Regulatory & Safety Engineer- Cooking Appliances

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. The role is responsible for ensuring product compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout the entire product lifecycle, leading safety and quality strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into product design and manufacturing processes.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Peter Lewis

Responsibilities

Represent Midea in interactions with regulatory and government agencies; actively participate in relevant industry organizations and working groups, such as AHAM, DOE, HVI, and others. Monitor and assess the impact of emerging regulations, ensuring timely and accurate communication across the organization

Support product planning by researching and interpreting federal and state regulatory requirements and communicating key compliance needs to design teams in the U.S. and overseas

Plan and execute field testing and product launch activities to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Review whole product compliance, including literature, packaging, and rating labels to verify conformity with applicable agencies and regulatory requirements

Lead product quality investigations by analyzing customer complaints, identifying root causes, and coordinating with factories, engineering, legal, and agency teams to implement effective resolutions

Document and properly track product incidents and quality issues, ensuring proper reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Leading cross-functional meetings, presenting findings, and facilitating collaborative problem-solving. Strong command of professional writing for compliance documentation, customer communications, and internal training materials, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels of the organization

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentCooking Appliance DesignGovernment Agency InteractionCross-functional CollaborationTechnical CommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in a similar role

Experience working with government agencies and conducting investigations in coordination with law firms and agencies such as CPSC, FDA, DOE, etc

Strong background in detailed component and system design, particularly within cooking appliances

Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive risk assessments across product development and operational processes

Skilled in identifying potential hazards, evaluating risk severity and implementing mitigation strategies using industry-standard methodologies such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Hazard Analysis

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineering teams, regulatory bodies, and non-technical stakeholders

Skilled in preparing detailed reports, regulatory documentation, and safety analyses with precision and clarity

Willingness to travel: up to 25% domestic and up to 15% international

Preferred

Master's degree

Preferred experience as a current or former member of AHAM, HVI, UL, or CSA working groups, with familiarity in cooking appliance design, test procedures, and standards

Experience with both gas and electric home cooking appliances is highly desirable. (i.e. Ranges, Wall Oven, Microwave Oven, etc.)