National Product Safety Manager
About The Position
Oversees the Field Safety Group (FSG) with responsibilities including the following areas: • Safety recall and noncompliance recall reporting (Defect Information Reports [DIRs]) • Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act reporting (49 CFR Part 579) • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigations, including Preliminary Evaluations (PEs), Engineering Analyses (EAs), Standing General Order (SGO) reporting, and Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) inquiry responses Supports, and in certain instances oversees, Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) during comparable activities related to Canadian regulations. Develops, maintains, and improves processes for potential safety defect topic identification.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Subaru‑specific platforms (Oracle, NorthStar, TechShare, Subarunet)
- Data analytics capabilities and strong strategic thinking skills
- Ability to convert individual data reporting into concise narratives for external audiences
- Strong knowledge of NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) processes and disposition
- Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory and administrative initiatives
- Technical knowledge of Subaru vehicles (particularly the most recent fifteen model years), including active and passive safety technologies and defect analysis
- Strong knowledge of Subaru Corporation (SBR) quality systems and processes, including GM218 and FAST review processes
- Excellent strategic negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Japanese staff (verbally, non‑verbally, and in writing) and accommodate Japanese business culture
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
- At least 8–10 years of relevant experience (Required)
Responsibilities
- Manages NHTSA 49 CFR Part 573 Compliance Activities
- Leads 49 CFR Part 579 (TREAD Act) Compliance Activities
- Coordinates and Submits NHTSA ODI Investigation Responses
- Leads NHTSA Standing General Order (SGO) Reporting
- Supports Field Safety & Compliance (FSC) Manager Activities
- Safety Defect Topic Identification
- Industry Group Participation
- Supports Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI)
- Part 512 Confidential Treatment Requests
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Industry Monitoring
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vehicle Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
