Certification and Conformance Specialist

3M•Indianapolis, IN

7d•$145,676 - $178,049•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Certification and Conformance Specialist you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The person hired for this position in the 3M Personal Safety Division (PSD) will be responsible for the activities associated with certification of Hearing and Protective Communication Personal Protective Equipment. You will work as part of a global international team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of regulatory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
English communication in speaking and writing
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an occupational health and safety, scientific, electronics or engineering discipline.
Experience in electrical safety, intrinsic safety, RF
Knowledge of hearing protection standards
Experience with PPE in a regulatory or related role in a private, public, government or military environment
Working experience in multinational companies
Strong interpersonal skills and able to build internal and external networks and communicate effectively
Project management experience
Self-starter who can effectively work in a fast-paced environment, with an appropriate sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Identifying the regulatory product certification requirements for hearing protection and protective communications products.
Preparing, maintaining and submitting regulatory documentation for product certification schemes applicable to PSD’s product portfolio in division and corporate systems.
Actively working with appropriate test labs, notified bodies, and agencies to submit products for certification, accelerate the registration process, and arrange manufacturing site audits as required to ensure conformance of products.
Collaborating with business portfolio leader(s), application engineers, quality, manufacturing and other cross functional roles to provide regulatory/compliance input into PSD new product projects. Execution of the regulatory plan to enable product commercialization.
Engaging with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, or agencies with any post-market follow-up activities or issues.
Identify and execute operational efficiency projects.
Performing routine regulatory tasks for new and existing products.
Keeping abreast of changes in all applicable standards and regulations/directives.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.