Senior Project Engineer - Engineered Materials

Responsibilities

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Projects may include limited travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Ability to manage projects within business expectations/metrics
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve complex client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
• Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.
• Coordinates complex laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians and by establishing completion dates.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned based on qualification.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves complex engineering issues associated with UL's Surveillance Program by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• May represent UL on technical committees and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• Trains office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry level engineers as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance in several product categories