Product Compliance Engineer

Hitachi • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Compliance Engineer is responsible and accountable for ensuring that products are designed and manufactured in full compliance with all applicable directives, regulations, and legislative requirements, both domestic and international. This position reports to the Director, Global Product Lifecyle Management, and will involve extensive cross-functional interaction, particularly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and marketing and at all stages of product development from research and pre-development through to post manufacturing support. The role involves being a key and influential member of the business with the prime focus of ensuring that current and future products are designed and manufactured in full compliance with applicable standards, directives, regulations, and legislative requirements. This position is located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5-7 years of regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• Ability to understand Hitachi Global Air Power Portable and Stationary compressor systems.
• Strong blueprint, P&I and Wiring Diagram reading capabilities.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether products or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Must have a commercial appreciation with the ability to understand the importance of completing projects on time and to budget.
• Highly computer literate.
• Ability to compose accurate technical and general business documentation to a consistently high level.
• Ability to comfortably and effectively communicate at a high technical level, but also be capable of detailing and explaining complex information in non-technical terms.
• Attention to detail is essential as is a drive to perform tasks properly and thoroughly while adhering to Company guidelines, policies, and standard work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Engine driven machinery, Motor driven machinery, Canadian Registration Numbers (CRN), ASME codes, Third-party certification Agencies like UL, CSA, TUV SUD, TUV Rhineland.
• Knowledge of The Low Voltage Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive, the EMC directive, Outdoor Noise Emission directive, and the Machinery Directives, EN 1012, The National Electrical Code, Engine Emission requirements for (US, Canada, Europe) etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree a plus.
• International Regulation experience a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of compressor and other rotating equipment and their subsystems a plus.
• Experience on codes and standards development committees a plus.
• Experience as an Expert Witness a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine regulatory and compliance requirements of new products being developed and engineered orders based on where Hitachi Global Air Power intends to sell the products.
• Verify, review, and maintain all existing and emerging company and Government regulatory policies, standard work and procedures that have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and standard work.
• Assist with and provide technical input into new product and component development for the purposes of ensuring compliance.
• Conduct product safety reviews.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality engineers to conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standard work.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of product compliance issues; identify compliance issues that require follow-up or further investigation.
• Provide sales support during customer meetings and visits when required.
• Provide technical writing and review of data or reports that will be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure rigor, accuracy, and clarity.
• Review product promotional materials, labeling, specification sheets or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
• Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
• Prepare and present the Company’s ability to ensure all controls are in place for all product lines.
• Oversee all product certification audits and shall work with other departments to ensure audit success.
• Responsible for working with third-party agencies and government agencies to ensure that products are being certified on time and on budget.

Benefits

• Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.
• Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.
• They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.
• Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
• From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.
• And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
• Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.
• To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level