Product Compliance Engineer - Newark, United States - Rose International

Description

Date Posted: 05/03/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 463472

Job Title: Product Compliance Engineer

Job Location: Newark, NJ, USA, 07102

Work Model: Hybrid

Shift: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM - In Office on Tues. plus one other day of the week

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Estimated Duration (In months): 3

Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 49.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Compliance, Engineer, Product Testing, Safety

Job Description

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a clients business needs and requirements.**

As a Product Compliance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products meet regulatory requirements, adhere to industry standards, and uphold the company's commitment to quality, safety, and compliance. Your primary objective will be to maintain the highest level of product safety, government compliance and mitigate potential hazards that could lead to customer harm or legal disputes.

There is a strong emphasis on the technical aspects of this profession, scientific understanding, and strong project management. Professionals in this role expand their involvement in international/multinational regulatory issues and begin a more active involvement with concepts of regulatory strategy and people management.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, product safety, industrial design, or a related field plus generally 3-5 years experience

Preferred Education/Certifications:

Master's degree

Certification in product safety or related areas (e.g., Certified Product Safety Engineer) is a plus

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience as a product safety engineer or in a similar role

In-depth knowledge of product safety regulations, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IEC 62368

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard analysis techniques

Experience in conducting product testing, compliance assessments, and root cause analysis

Effective communication and presentation skills to deliver training and communicate complex safety information to various stakeholders

Strong project management abilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Familiarity with legal requirements and procedures related to product liability and recalls

Required Skills/Abilities:

-Problem Solving:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Analyzes complex data and identifies trends, relationships, and patterns.

Understands causes and effects/ Approaches problems with own and other perspective in mind; recognizes other ways to tackle problems

Supports and encourages others to produce a range of workable solutions

-Communication:

Speaks clearly and articulately. Speaks with authority and conviction when working with peers, Business Division and factory staff

Communicates information in a clear and easy to understand manner and ability to work with personnel at all management levels both inside and outside the company

Quickly gets to the point in communications; communications are concise

Provides information to the team about important company policies and initiatives

Good presentation skills required to ensure clarity and audience engagement

Accountability: Product Safety, Government Compliance and Market Quality

Reports to PNA PEXNA Safety, Compliance and Quality Assurance Group Manager

Management responds quickly to issues escalated

Ensures superior Business Division and factory satisfaction with services

Monitors processes and solutions, ensuring they meet both Business Division and factory and company needs Proactively identifies and removes barriers that would prevent from meeting our customer needs Generate timely, complete, and accurate updates.

Product Compliance Engineer Responsibilities:

-Regulatory Compliance Assurance:

Ensuring that all products meet the regulatory requirements and standards set by relevant authorities in the regions where they are sold or distributed.

This includes monitoring changes in regulations, interpreting their implications for product design and manufacturing, and implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.

-Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Identifying potential compliance risks associated with product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and usage scenarios.

Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively, such as redesigning products, selecting alternative materials, or implementing additional safety measures.

-Product Testing and Evaluation:

Planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive testing programs to assess product safety and performance impact. This involves selecting appropriate testing methodologies, conducting tests in accordance with relevant standards and protocols, and analyzing test results to ensure compliance.

-Documentation and Record-Keeping:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, including test reports, certification documents, regulatory submissions, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.

Ensuring that all required documentation is complete, organized, and readily accessible for audits, inspections, and reporting purposes.

-Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborating closely with internal teams, including product development, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and legal departments, to integrate compliance considerations into the product lifecycle. Providing guidance and support to ensure that compliance requirements are understood and addressed throughout the development and manufacturing processes.

-Continuous Improvement:

Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance compliance processes, procedures, and standards to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Implementing improvements and monitoring their effectiveness to drive continuous improvement in product compliance performance.

-Training and Education:

Providing training and guidance to internal teams on compliance-related matters, including regulatory requirements, testing methodologies, and best practices for ensuring product compliance.

Promoting a culture of compliance awareness and accountability throughout the organization through effective communication and education initiatives.

-Audit and Inspection Support:

Supporting internal and external audits and inspections related to product compliance, including preparing documentation, facilitating interviews and site visits, and addressing any findings or non-compliance issues identified during the audit process.

Implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed to address compliance deficiencies and prevent recurrence.

Other Requirements: Business travel: As directed.

Benefits:

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/