Agency Compliance Safety Engineer

Texas L P•Marlborough, MA

16d•$82,170 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR , Honeywell , Vicks , Oxo, Hot Tools , Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! The Engineering Services – Agency Compliance Safety Engineer , is an exciting opportunity to provide critical feedback on product designs for new product development projects as well as operational projects to support cost reductions, factory transfers, or replacements of end-of-life components. In this role you will work closely with the Engineering teams, our Asia Pacific teams, as well as the external third-party certification labs to ensure Helen of Troy products remain safe to consumers under all types of conditions. Activities will include defining the minimum requirements for different product types from US and Canadian safety standards, hands on testing to validate designs in the Compliance Lab and working with and submitting test data to third party Certification Organizations for end product Certifications.

Requirements

Able to communicate clearly, accurately, and concisely with other staff members.
Providing clear and concise details when documenting the testing performed.
Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.
Associate’s degree in engineering field.
2+ years of experience working in a Laboratory environment performing tests according to safety standards .
Solid experience with MS Office and Windows based software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Hands-on experience with the use of laboratory equipment.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Additional experience working directly with Safety Certification Organizations, and in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Responsibilities

Work with new product development and continuing engineering design teams to ensure the electrical and mechanical designs are compliant with applicable safety standards
Ensure safety critical components used in the product meet the minimum regulatory requirements of the safety standards.
Work with our Engineering and Asia Pacific teams to gather the required samples and documentation (ex. Schematics, mechanical drawings, owner’s guides, product and carton labels, model number) for Agency Certifications.
Create project test plans based on the product designs and applicable safety standards.
Perform hands on testing in the lab, or work with technicians to ensure all product testing activities are completed in a timely manner.
Gain qualifications with the certification organizations to submit test data under a third-party test data program for the US and Canada.
Work within the guidelines identified in the compliance laboratory quality management systems.
Prepares agency submission packages and assists technicians with tests and questions in reference to the Safety Standards.
Request quotes and open projects with the certification organizations as necessary.
Ensure the testing and certification schedule aligns with the program schedule. Track and report progress weekly.
Work with the certification agency to align on test standard interpretations as necessary.
Review and answer questions about testing with the engineering teams.
Review product rating labels, instruction booklets and packaging to ensure compliance with the marking requirements from the safety standards.
Creates and prepares Agency Release Notice (ARN) which enables the factory to prepare for production.
Maintains follow-up e-mails concerning projects to ensure they stay on schedule.
Receive Certification according to the program schedule from the Safety Compliance Agency for: All BU’s Beauty / Health & Homes and Housewares per all Agency Compliance Standards within the Helen of Troy Satellite Program.
Maintain and ensure all CEC (Un-listed Components) are tested and submitted for annual evaluation.
Understand and follow the Helen of Troy Quality Management System as it pertains to the Safety Agency Compliance requirements.
Keep current on standards, regulations and certification requirements.
Ensure Instruction Manual, carton artwork and Graphics for all BU’s meet the test standard requirements.
Works with NPD on DFMEA and DQTPS for all BU’s if required.
Prepares schedules and oversees laboratory work activities.
Performs actual work similar to technicians when required.
Work in creating or assisting with internal Engineering Test Methods (ETM’s).