Job Description:

Product Safety Engineer

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Product Safety Engineer reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Safety. This position provides direction during all phases of product development, manufacturing, modification and distribution for all product lines via participation on and management of the Product Safety Committee during routine and special product reviews.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

  

 PRODUCT SAFETY ASSURANCE 

Chairs Product Safety Review Committee for assigned product lines.Provide Safety Review/Risk Assessment during product design, development, and production.Assure all Committee approved recommendations are successfully implemented.Approve design safety objectives/parameters (or make recommendations for improvement).Review Operator's Manuals and safety labels for content and compliance with standards.Perform periodic review of current company products to assure product design safety to include standards compliance with specialization in generators and lawn & garden products.Properly document and follow-up to all safety procedures and decisions.Monitor and provide direction for issues that may come up on existing and legacy products; identify trends to report potential hazards to the Product Hazard Committee. Interact with government agencies and participate in regulatory compliance process.Manages responses to consumer-initiated product liability claims in cooperation with the company legal department, outside attorneys and other members of the Corporate Product Safety StaffRepresent company in industry associations/standards committees such as OPEI and PTI.Assist with departmental issues as needed (e.g. photo/video shoots, packaging safety, etc.).

       

PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING

Receive and evaluate claims of property damage or injury involving assigned product.Maintain claims records and provide analysis for maximum safety awareness and to determine if an issue or trend is developing that may result in a reporting requirement.Manage all responses to consumer and attorney initiated product liability claims.Expedite resolution of claims according to Administrative Guidelines.Represent company as expert-witness and provide technical information and support to Legal Department and outside defense attorneys; testify in depositions and at trial.Represent company at court ordered arbitration and mediation as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering major preferred.A minimum of five years of experience in product safety, manufacturing engineering, quality control/assurance, product development, product design, and/or fire scene investigations.  Experience in AC, DC, pneumatic and/or gasoline powered product development is strongly desired.Must possess functional knowledge of products assigned.  Requires a working familiarity of industry regulatory standards and knowledge of legal tort system.Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.Ability to travel as needed for in-person inspections and meetings.