Product Safety Engineer presso WEILER INC

Description

SUMMARY

The Product Safety Engineer identifies reasonably foreseeable misuses and product hazards for the purpose of implementing practical remedial measures using a wide range of safety engineering tools. The primary goal for this position is to reduce or eliminate risk of injury to product users and damage to equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess new product design for proper engineering, human factors and safety practices with consideration to standards and regulations.  Suggest design changes that aid in compliance with standards and reduce or eliminate the risk of personal injury or product damage.
• Stay up to date on new and changing rules and regulations.
• Educate internal team members on regulatory and standard changes.
• Review written product materials for safety content, accuracy and clarity.
• Evaluate and resolve safety matters concerning current and past equipment lines including, but not limited to, service bulletins, kits and safety alerts.
• Manage recall process.
• Establish and implement internal product safety considerations and test acceptance criteria for Weiler products.
• Develop appropriate safety messages to be placed on machines, manuals and video materials.
• Investigate and evaluate personal injuries, accidents and claims involving Weiler equipment.
• Serve as the company representative for product liability external investigations, workers compensation or court cases.
• Serve as the company representative on industry boards and committees.
• Participate externally in development of global standards and regulations.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.
• Travel up to 10%, domestic and international.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance.  The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment is typical for office administrative work; the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  However, while performing a portion of the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, loud noises, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses.  Travel is required and the work environment may vary.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.

A minimum of 2 years experience in the design and operation of paving equipment or construction equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.  Ability to artistically create safety sign graphics and write safety messages.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office products. 

Working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or CAD software.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Knowledge of product safety standards, regulations and laws.  Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.  Ability to anticipate and predict foreseeable misuse of equipment and hazard recognition for accident prevention.  Ability to understand machine operations.  Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public, dealers, customers and co-workers.  Ability to provide accurate, professional and error-free documents.