Product Safety Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager, Product Safety to join our Product Service division in New Brighton, MN. This leadership position will manage a team of product safety engineers while ensuring the safety and compliance of various products through rigorous testing and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-12 Product Safety Engineers
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and provide career development guidance
  • Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning
• Technical Operations
  • Oversee product safety evaluations using international standards (IEC 61010, 62368, 60601, 60950, 60529, 60335, 60825)
  • Ensure timely delivery of Certificates, Test Reports, and Technical Reports to clients
  • Develop test methodologies and quality assurance processes
  • Stay current with evolving safety standards and regulations
  • Manage complex certification projects with multiple stakeholders
• Business Operations
  • Support business development by defining project scope, timelines, and budgets
  • Interface with key clients to provide technical expertise
  • Manage departmental budget and resource planning
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA's NRTL Program and IECEE's CB Scheme
  • Participate in client meetings and audits as part of regional leadership team

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • University degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field
  • 8-10 years of product safety engineering experience in Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry
  • 3-5 years of engineering management or team leadership experience
  • Proven track record managing technical teams of 5+ engineers
• Technical Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of IEC and UL standards, OSHA's NRTL Program, and IECEE's CB Scheme
  • Experience with product safety testing equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, dielectric testers, environmental chambers)
  • Understanding of risk assessment and safety management systems
• Leadership Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical professionals
  • Strong project management skills with multiple concurrent projects
  • Experience with performance management and talent development
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Essential Skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Outstanding leadership and team management abilities
  • Business acumen with budget and resource management experience
  • Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environment