Product Safety Engineer 1

TÜV SÜD; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave (birthing parents) 12 w

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. in New Brighton, Minnesota, seeks an Engineering Manager, Product Safety to lead a skilled team of Product Safety Engineers.

You will drive safety evaluations, certifications, and documentation for global markets, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to IEC/UL standards. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and client collaboration to support complex certification programs.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of product safety engineering experience within the TIC industry.
• 3–5 years of engineering management or team leadership experience.
• Proven success leading and developing technical teams of five or more engineers.
• Strong knowledge of IEC and UL standards, OSHA NRTL requirements, and the IECEE CB Scheme.
• Experience with product safety testing equipment and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Safety Engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Recruit, onboard, and support the professional growth of engineering talent through coaching and performance management.
• Oversee product safety evaluations and certification activities in accordance with applicable IEC, UL, and international standards.
• Ensure the timely delivery of certificates, test reports, and technical documentation to clients.
• Manage complex certification projects, balancing technical requirements, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Support business development activities by defining project scope, timelines, budgets, and technical solutions.
• Partner with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Job description

At TÜV SÜD 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 TÜV SÜD Group.

Engineering Manager, Product Safety

Join TÜV SÜD and lead a team of Product Safety Engineers dedicated to ensuring the safety, compliance, and performance of products across global markets. In this leadership role, you will combine technical expertise, people leadership, and operational excellence to support clients through complex product certification and testing programs.

Your Tasks

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Safety Engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Recruit, onboard, and support the professional growth of engineering talent through coaching and performance management.
• Oversee product safety evaluations and certification activities in accordance with applicable IEC, UL, and international standards.
• Ensure the timely delivery of certificates, test reports, and technical documentation to clients.
• Manage complex certification projects, balancing technical requirements, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Support business development activities by defining project scope, timelines, budgets, and technical solutions.
• Partner with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of product safety engineering experience within the Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• 3–5 years of engineering management or team leadership experience.
• Proven success leading and developing technical teams of five or more engineers.
• Strong knowledge of IEC and UL standards, OSHA NRTL requirements, and the IECEE CB Scheme.
• Experience with product safety testing equipment and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled team in a global organization recognized for technical excellence.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of products, technologies, and international certification programs.
• Leadership role with meaningful impact on business growth, technical quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to contribute to product safety and compliance worldwide.

Additional Information

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full‑time position is $65,000 - $75,000. 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, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.
• Location: New Brighton, Minnesota.
• Full‑time leadership position within the Product Service division.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and multiple concurrent projects is highly valued.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• TÜV SÜD is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD 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.

Work Area: Others

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: New Brighton

Working Model : Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.