GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: As a Product Compliance and Safety Engineer, you will be the guardian of our products' integrity, safety, regulatory alignment and compliance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams-including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Legal-to ensure that every product we design, manufacture, and ship meets or exceeds global safety standards and environmental regulations for the global off-highway equipment market. Your mission is to identify potential hazards early in the product development lifecycle, mitigate risks, and navigate the complex web of international compliance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Collaborate with the global Standards and Regulations team on global initiatives and regulatory committees
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to identify and apply global standards and certifications, ensuring products comply with international and regional regulations, providing "design-for-compliance" expertise.
- Perform risk assessments, hazard analyses (e.g., FMEA), and safety reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
- Maintain detailed compliance technical files, test reports, and product safety documentation, including compliance labels and manuals.
- Assess the regulatory impact of engineering design changes on existing certifications and compliance books as required.
- Interpret standards and regulations and communicate those into clear technical requirements.
- Investigate product safety concerns and lead corrective actions.
- Ensure the consistency and relevance of safety technical solutions and justification.
- Carry out gap analyses for changes in standards impacting product safety.
- Participate in the Product Safety Committee.
- Support legal team on product litigation and incident investigation as required.
EXPERIENCE: - Minimum 5 years experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or regulated product engineering in related industry
- Demonstrated experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or quality assurance.
EXPERTISE: - Technical knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, etc.
- Knowledge of product safety standards and regulations
- Knowledge of risk analysis tools (such as FMEA) and product audit
- Functional Safety knowledge and experience a plus
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Detailed orientated with professional presentation skills
- Highly organized, pragmatic, and analytical
- English fluent
EDUCATION: - BS Engineering - Mechanical, Agricultural, or related discipline
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS - R&D / Engineering departments
- R&D Project managers
- Legal departments
- QEHS departements
- Subsidiaries
- Standards organizations
What does MANITOU Group offer? - Base Salary Range between $82,500 - $115,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
- *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
- This position can be located out of Madison, South Dakota or West Bend, Wisconsin
- Travel Requirements - There would be periodic travel opportunities between our sites in Madison, South Dakota and West Bend, Wisconsin and potential travel to our global headquarters in France
- In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
