Principal Regulatory Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Advises Project Leaders, Product Managers, Design Engineers, and Reliability Engineers regarding regulatory requirements including tests and design elements necessary to comply with external regulations.
• Overarching emphasis is placed on Product Safety Regulatory requirements, but also guides teams in Regulatory matters concerning EMC, Efficiency, and Hazardous Substance Free.
• Liaises with Certification Bodies and Test Labs to obtain all necessary Certificates and Test Reports for a worldwide product launch.
• Supervises all aspects of product certification for Milwaukee products, including preparation of test samples, execution of the test, test reporting and data analysis, and certification submittal.
• Be conversant with the latest industry safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.), regulations (UN, IATA, FCC, CP65, RoHS, ErP, DOE, CEC, etc.), and OSHA specifications.
• Where requirements are unclear, assists in obtaining an interpretation from the appropriate authority.
• Evaluates information and renders opinion related to the compliance and safety of a concept, design, or product.
• Conducts and leads design and construction reviews with a focus on regulatory compliance and product safety risk mitigation.
• Reviews test results and determines acceptability.
• Works with laboratory technicians to identify and design necessary test fixtures, troubleshoot test parameters and outcomes, and resolve technical issues.
• Communicates with product teams regarding product regulatory and safety matters.
• Reviews and provides feedback for operator’s manuals and on-product markings.
• Establishes and defines best practices for fellow team members.
• Creates tools to increase team efficiency.
• Mentors and coaches junior regulatory engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple regulatory projects to align with product launch timelines and business objectives.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or technical equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience handling regulatory and product safety activities, preferably associated with Outdoor Power Equipment, power tools, Lithium-ion batteries, and/or consumer products.
• Strong understanding of safety standards affecting Milwaukee Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Tools or Chargers.
• Familiar with Hazard Based Analysis techniques.
• Understanding of general laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiar with OSHA General Industry and Construction regulations.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and organizational skills, essential to professional communication.
• Show an emphasis on and adherence to schedule and attention to detail.
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• High interest in Outdoor Power Equipment and tools of the trade.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k matching

About the role

Join our team of passionate professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your ideas and efforts can make a significant impact. Our corporate headquarters is located in Brookfield, WI, and we are seeking a Principal Regulatory Engineer to join our team.