Product Safety Engineering Manager

Job Duties

At TUV SUD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD Group.

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

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 10 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55112

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7066-en_US

Job Benefits

Not specified