The Engineer Compliance 2 will ensure that engineering designs, products, and processes adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and standards . Drives domestic (US, Canada and Mexico) and international certification projects for both new products and current products. Develops a plan to meet all new Product safety standard requirements without interruption to current or future product and laboratory certifications.
Position Responsibilities may Include:
- Coordinate compliance, certification, and recertification activities with domestic and international agencies.
- Assist with product design and development by providing guidance based on technical knowledge and experience for compliance related activities.
- Develop and manage certification project schedules for compliance related activities.
- Support the needs of existing products with design modifications for quality and cost improvements.
- Participate in the standards development process, working with standards technical committees to develop requirements for product standards
- Communicate upcoming changes to standards and develop the necessary plans with engineering to meet all new or revised performance, construction and marking requirements without interruption to certifications.
- Train engineers on the Goodman Certification Process and basic product requirements
- Manage internal and external resources to meet project workloads.
- Participate on cross functional teams to launch new products, product modifications, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
- Assist engineering with defining certification project scopes and schedules.
- Provides support for manufacturing quarterly inspections, laboratory certifications and field compliance issues.
- Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs
Nature & Scope:
- Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
- Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
- Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
- Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Knowledge & Skills:
- Advanced understanding of both national and international standards that define product safety requirements for HVAC products.
- Proficient in technical writing and presentations
- Team working skills - must be able to obtain results collaborating with a diverse team.
- Customer focused - must create and maintain positive relationships.
- Proficient Project management skills.
- Understanding of the following: UL, CSA, CE, RoHs, NEC, ETL, Nom and ANSI.- Please spell these out
- Excellent Communication Skills- Written & Verbal, able to interface with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- UL 60355-2-40, HVAC standard experience preferred
- Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
Experience:
- 3 plus years of experience with domestic and international compliance and certification programs preferred
- Experience with HVAC/ Refrigeration/ Combustion/Gas Furnace certifications preferred
Education/Certification:
- BS - Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Major
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing and laboratory environment. Work may involve lifting of materials up to 30 pounds. Machinery, tool and operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Reports To: Manager/Director, Engineering
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.