Technical Manager - Hardlines (Physical and Mechanical)

SGS North America Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional growth programs

Paid time off

Family leave

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. is seeking a Technical Manager to provide technical and regulatory expertise across consumer product categories including toys, furniture, and home goods. You will interpret regulations, develop test plans, and support sales with technical insights.

Responsibilities include mentoring laboratory staff, preparing compliance documentation, and delivering training to clients and internal teams while ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in testing laboratory or consumer product compliance.
• Experience with US/Canada consumer product regulations.
• Active participation in standards bodies (e.g., ASTM/ISO).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on consumer product safety and testing requirements.
• Interpret US/Canada regulations and standards for clients.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Provide technical support to sales and BD teams.
• Mentor lab personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Develop training programs and customer materials.
• Ensure projects meet timelines and client expectations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Full-time Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 120000 - yearly

Company Description: SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical and regulatory expertise across a broad range of consumer product categories, including toys, juvenile products, furniture, sporting goods, DIY and home improvement products, housewares, and general merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on consumer product safety, regulatory compliance, performance requirements, and testing requirements across multiple product categories.
• Interpret U.S. and Canadian regulations, standards, retailer requirements, and test methods to support clients and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory developments, standards revisions, enforcement actions, recall activity, and industry trends.
• Provide technical support to sales, account management, and business development teams during client engagements, proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a technical advisor for key clients, retailers, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders on product safety and compliance matters.
• Prepare, review, and approve test plans, test protocols, and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to ensure consistent interpretation and application of regulations, standards, and test requirements.
• Participate in Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), and industry associations.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs, webinars, workshops, and presentations for clients, retailers, suppliers, laboratories, and internal teams.
• Create presentations, webinars, technical bulletins, guidance documents, and customer-facing educational materials.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other technical team members and laboratory personnel to support professional development and technical consistency.
• Support initiatives and contribute expertise to technical service development and process improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are completed according to established timelines, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including manufacturers, importers, retailers, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in a testing laboratory, or consumer product compliance role.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, testing, quality assurance, or technical services associated with consumer products.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian consumer product regulations, standards, and compliance requirements across multiple product categories, including toys, juvenile products, furniture, sporting goods, home improvement and DIY products, housewares, and other general merchandise.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying technical standards, regulatory requirements, and test methods.
• Active participation in standards development organizations (SDOs) and industry committees, such as ASTM, ISO, or similar organizations.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories, retailers, and regulatory agencies to address compliance and product safety requirements.
• Proven ability to assess product safety risks, investigate technical issues, and develop practical compliance solutions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing test protocols, regulatory interpretations, and customer-facing training materials.
• Experience in preparing and delivering technical training and regulatory updates.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

Compensation: The expected salary for this position is $80,000 to 120,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave.
• In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close August 10, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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