Development Engineer III - Compliance

RPMGlobal; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

BSH Home Appliances Corporation in New Bern, NC seeks a Development Engineer III focused on safety and regulatory compliance for regional support. You will drive appliance safety programs, obtain approvals, track regulatory changes, and coordinate testing with internal teams and external agencies.

The role requires extensive experience in appliance safety, knowledge of codes, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to ensure compliant product development and certification processes.

Qualifications

• Four-Year College (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) – Required.
• 7-10 Years (Regulatory Compliance of appliances) – Required.
• 10+ Years (Regulatory Compliance of appliances) – Preferred.
• Engineering, development procedures and practices, problem solving, budget management, decision analysis, cost analysis, project management, product testing.
• Ability to interact with all levels of workplace personnel.
• Good communication skills, good analysis skills, adaptability, knowledge of physical principles and how things work.
• Ability to make decisions in uncertainty. Ability to apply statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of National and Local Electrical and Plumbing codes.
• Literature research and constructive use of consultants.
• Good technical vision and imagination.
• Knowledge of MSOffice software; Excel and Word required.
• Product development knowledge of residential appliances
• Detailed product development knowledge of dishwashing products.
• Expert knowledge of Test Equipment and Test Standards.
• Expert knowledge of Certification Processes and Agencies.
• Expert knowledge of applied Engineering principles in electrical, mechanical and materials disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain product approvals (UL, CSA, NSF, DOE, etc.).
• Assist in regulatory relations for appliance safety requirements.
• Track and coordinate changes to tests and submittals.
• Research and summarize proposed regulation revisions.
• Maintain communications with certification agencies and test institutes.
• Organize product and component testing.
• Support cost reductions and quality improvements on current products.
• Coordinate test criteria and equipment.
• Interpret data and develop test procedures.
• Provide training on test procedures.
• Participate in product safety reviews and regulatory meetings.
• Provide technical support for legal issues related to product safety.
• Develop and maintain lab approval under ISO 17025 and oversee testing procedures.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Budget management

Decision analysis

Product testing

MS Office

Test equipment

Certification processes

Electrical, mechanical, materials

Education

Four-year college in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

7-10 years regulatory compliance experience

10+ years regulatory compliance (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Test equipment

Certification agencies

Job description

BSH Home Appliances Corporation – Top Employer US 2024

Tomorrow is our home.

At BSH, People Matter. Bring your unique skills, capabilities, and experiences to our dynamic teams where your contributions will drive our innovation culture. We strive to be a workplace that values people and supports opportunities for continuous professional and personal growth. As a leading manufacturer of home appliance brands Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador, we prioritize having a consumer centric mindset and creating positive experiences for the consumer throughout all interactions with our products and services. Join us now and give your career a home. You Belong Here.

New Bern, NC / Full-time

Your responsibilities

Development Engineer III - Safety and Regulatory Compliance - Regional contact on appliance safety and regulatory compliance related topics. Responsible for the safety and sanitation certification program, provide guidance and ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and policies related to product safety. Assist in regulatory relations associated with development and revision of appliance safety and sanitation related specifications, regulations and test procedures. Assist in establishing systems and methods, developing policies and procedures, involving necessary internal and external resources. Responsible for requesting required testing, evaluation of test results, and maintenance of records.

• Responsible for obtaining product approvals (i.e., UL, CSA, NSF, DOE, Etc).
• Assisting engineering in the area of product development to meet regulatory requirements.
• Track and monitor changes to existing products and coordinate approval testing and submittal process.
• Research, interpret and summarize proposed revisions to regulations and standards.
• Responsible for communications/relationships to certification agencies and test institutes, but not limited to, UL, CSA, and NSF International.
• Organize product and component testing.
• Support cost reductions and quality improvements and implement on current products.
• Coordinate test criteria and test equipment/fixtures.
• Interpreting and analysis of data.
• Creating internal test procedures, and specialized test equipment as needed.
• Provide training to personnel concerning test procedures.
• Participate as engineering representative in product safety reviews.
• Providing Customer Service Support to Quality and Service Groups.
• Participating in Regulatory meetings and conferences as required.
• Guiding engineering in the area of product development to meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate as engineering representative in product safety reviews.
• Provide technical support for legal issues related to product safety.
• Developing and maintaining Lab approval as related to Data Acceptance Program (ISO 17025) and oversight of Certification Agency Testing and Procedures.
• Support other product area’s concerning product safety certification as needed.

Specific Knowledge

• Level I, II, III
• Engineering, development procedures and practices, problem solving, budget management, decision analysis, cost analysis, project management, product testing.
• Ability to interact with all levels of work place personnel.
• Good communication skills, good analysis skills, adaptability, knowledge of physical principles and how things work.
• Ability to make decisions in uncertainty. Ability to apply statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of National and Local Electrical and Plumbing codes.
• Literature research and constructive use of consultants.
• Good technical vision and imagination.
• Knowledge of MSOffice software; Excel and Word required.
• Product development knowledge of residential appliances
• Detailed product development knowledge of dishwashing products.
• Expert knowledge of Test Equipment and Test Standards.
• Expert knowledge of Certification Processes and Agencies.
• Expert knowledge of applied Engineering principles in electrical, mechanical and materials disciplines.

Your profile

• Four-Year College (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) – Required
• 7-10 Years (Regulatory Compliance of appliances) – Required
• 10+ Years (Regulatory Compliance of appliances) – Preferred
• Engineering, development procedures and practices, problem solving, budget management, decision analysis, cost analysis, project management, product testing.
• Ability to interact with all levels of workplace personnel.
• Good communication skills, good analysis skills, adaptability, knowledge of physical principles and how things work.
• Ability to make decisions in uncertainty. Ability to apply statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of National and Local Electrical and Plumbing codes.
• Literature research and constructive use of consultants.
• Good technical vision and imagination.
• Knowledge of MSOffice software; Excel and Word required.
• Product development knowledge of residential appliances
• Detailed product development knowledge of dishwashing products.
• Expert knowledge of Test Equipment and Test Standards.
• Expert knowledge of Certification Processes and Agencies.
• Expert knowledge of applied Engineering principles in electrical, mechanical and materials disciplines.

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based onyourspecific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

Benefits offered include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Adoption Benefits, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire
• Eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan, which offers a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed by employees
• Annual employer funded profit sharing dependent on company profitability
• Opportunities for employees to participate in a company sponsored Wellness plan and earn lower medical care premiums
• 2 weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.
• Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.
• The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line)
• 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line)
• 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day)
• Employee, friends, and family discount program for company products.
• BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.