Engineering Manager, Product Safety

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager, Product Safety to join our Product Service division in San Diego, CA. 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.

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

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $120,000-$160,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's 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

Experience with performance management and talent development

Experience with product safety testing equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, dielectric testers, environmental chambers)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge of IEC and UL standards, OSHA's NRTL Program, and IECEE's CB Scheme

Understanding of risk assessment and safety management systems

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical professionals

Strong project management skills with multiple concurrent projects

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Outstanding leadership and team management abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD 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.

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