TÜV SÜD · 3 weeks ago
Product Safety Engineer
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTÜV SÜD America is seeking a Product Safety Engineer for their Alpharetta, GA location. The role involves inspecting, testing, and documenting products for conformity assessment, ensuring compliance with international and national safety standards while providing engineering support for product safety testing.
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Hiring Manager
Sam Peters
Responsibilities
Act as a Product Safety Engineer for TÜV SÜD America, inspect, test, and photograph products for conformity assessment using international and national regulations with deliverables to clients being Certificates, Test Reports, and/or Technical Reports as quoted
Perform Safety testing per requirements detailed in international Safety standards and test procedures in a laboratory environment when needed. Review test plans and specifications prior to test
Prepare technical reports and other documentation for customer products to the appropriate standards
Generate revenue by billing engineering time to TÜV SÜD America customers, usually on a project basis (Constructional Review, Testing, Preliminary Evaluations and Certification activities)
Ensure that all test documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner and is ready to be incorporated into a test report
Maintain knowledge of proper operational procedures of all test equipment and assure proper calibration and functioning of all test equipment
Make certain that standard lab operating procedures are followed including, but not limited to, test documentation, equipment storage, test area clean-up and test area sign out
Participate in customer 'kick-off' meetings to ensure the customer and lab are fully aware of the test plan and samples are properly configured for the testing in question
Prepare and review test reports and provide constructive feedback to other personnel to increase the overall quality of the final product
Document the training needs for new equipment, standards, and procedures, develop a plan for training, and coordinate training sessions with the Manager
Keep abreast of the latest design theory, including detailed theoretical knowledge in relevant technical areas, stay up to date with current product standards, test procedures, instrumentation, and technology by participating in internal training sessions, attending external seminars, and reading technical articles
Ensure that the test areas and equipment are in good condition and ready to perform the tests required by the customer. Examine the requirements of each test scheduled, to avoid conflicts or shortcomings regarding equipment, test areas and personnel qualifications
Under general direction of the Safety Lab Manager, provide support for daily operations and engineering support for Product Safety Testing according international testing standards and related, and certification of clients’ products in respective area of expertise
Actively work as part of the regional product safety team in preparation and hosting audits (internal/external)
Promote a positive work environment, through improved communication, improved lab organization, and positive reinforcement for a job well done. To reach a level whereby the positive attitudes of our employees will feed on one another, improving customer satisfaction for both our internal and external customers
Provide engineering expertise to TÜV SÜD America clients during mitigation to ensure product compliance with international Safety requirements
Collaborate with the Technical Support team in association with the Account Executives providing time estimates for testing and other technical support for Safety projects, including the support to customers regarding the application of standards, test procedures, and certification requirements
Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including providing technical feedback for quotes, answering questions, relaying messages and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, to bring product into compliance with requirements. Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested and appropriate internal information
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated, excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude
Ability to plan and organize giving attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable dealing with customers at all levels
Has reliable judgment that is consistent, adaptable to unusual situations, and realistic
Must have a common-sense approach to solving problems
Willingness to consider other's ideas and to work with others
BS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum three (3) years Product Safety experience
Previous experience using consumer product safety standards; Medical Standards being a plus
Accurate, clear, and timely communicate of information, upward and lateral, including verbal, written and listening skills
Preferred
Understanding and previous experience with ISO 17025, CRM and SAP platforms
Company
TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions.
10001+ employees
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