Job Description
This position will be responsible for Product Safety and Certification of appliances within the NA Regulatory & Compliance Group. This position will report to the Product Safety & Standards Manager, while interfacing with the Company?s engineering and legal departments to provide technical assistance and support Risk Management while maintaining Product Safety requirements of appliances.
What you\'ll do:
- Move the organization in a proactive direction as it relates to the following:
- Certify and List products to NA product safety standards and requirements.
- Manage energy certification and/or compliance to governmental agencies.
- Further define component and product specifications
- Lead or assist the Product Safety Risk Assessment activities for NA products
- Implement Safety standards and key learnings from litigation and customer complaints.
- Proactive participation in AHAM and Industry Standards Task Groups.
- Proactively researches and resolves Product Safety, Compliance and Regulatory issues.
- Conducts online data and Internal data analysis from retailer customer complaints, CPSC, Health Canada, Service/Warranty Claims and other sources.
- Attend Electrolux Project Management (EPM) meetings to ensure integration of Product Safety, Compliance and Regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures and ensures consistency within the NA Regulatory & Compliance Group
- Works with other departmental managers to insure adherence to goals and objectives through sound management principles.
- Develops a team spirit within the engineering team
- Coaching of associates in development of technical and project skills.
- Performs other duties as required or necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s of Science Degree in engineering preferred, preferably Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or relevant technical degree and related experience.
- 5-year minimum appliance product design related experience preferred or equivalent through acquired technical knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, while working independently
- Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
- Skilled in technical writing
- Leadership experience preferred with a proven track record of setting and achieving KPIs
- Experience in technical writing with a strong Continuous Improvement mindset
- Experience and basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles
- Proven presence that commands the respect and trust of customers and employees at all levels with the organization
- Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment
- Self-starter; a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
- Collaborative leader and team player
- Ability to listen, capture and translate inputs and new challenges coming from consumers and colleagues interfacing them in the market
- Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills for negotiating, presenting, and resolving complex and controversial issues and responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport; establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally
- Strong aptitude for details
- Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing and assembly principles
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Benefits highlights:
- Hybrid work model
- Generous relocation package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement
- Discounted Electrolux products
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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