Product Safety and Compliance Engineer

Sandvik

  • Camarillo, CA
  • $110,704-140,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Sandvik is on the lookout for a dynamic Product Safety and Compliance Engineer to join our team onsite in Camarillo, California. You would lead the charge in ensuring our cutting-edge electric and hybrid technologies meet the highest safety standards. This role involves guiding engineering teams, interpreting safety regulations, and driving continuous improvements in product safety.Responsibilities:
  • New Product Development: Ensure new products comply with safety requirements in each intended market area.
  • Regulatory Guidance: Gather and summarize information about safety regulations from various market areas and guide engineering teams to interpret these regulations.
  • Risk Management: Lead and document risk assessments, compliance checks, gap analyses, and FMEAs. Update risk assessments for current products as needed.
  • Documentation: Ensure thorough documentation of safety tasks and related decisions. Review manuals to ensure remaining risks are communicated and comply with requirements.
  • Functional Safety: Lead analyses related to functional safety and perform safety function validations.
  • Engineering Changes: Participate in engineering changes to identify and handle product safety issues.
  • Industry Monitoring: Monitor industry and regulatory agencies for emerging or changing standards and requirements.
  • Global Standards: Analyze global regulations and applicable standards, driving the creation of formal External Requirements Plans for R&D.
  • Incident Management: Manage product safety incidents, including leading incident handling meetings and following required actions. Coordinate possible safety recall programs and approve safety bulletins.
  • Supplier Relationships: Develop and nurture business relationships with suppliers through proactive communication.
  • Deadline Adherence: Adhere to strict deadlines while maintaining product quality and integrity.
Job Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering, Certification, Compliance, or similar discipline
  • Experience with high voltage battery systems and/or electric vehicle driveline is a plus
  • Proven track record in driving continuous improvements and safety initiatives
  • Expertise in product development and manufacturing activities such as validation and verification procedures
  • Knowledge of design of experiments, statistical process control, process capability evaluation, corrective and preventive action processes, FMEA, and other risk assessment techniques
  • Ability to understand and interpret regulations and standards (CE, IEC, ISO, EN, etc.)
Education Level:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  • Certification or specialized training in regulatory or product safety evaluation preferred
What’s in It for You (and Why You’ll Love It Here)When you join Sandvik, you’re becoming part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to excel. Here’s what you can look forward to:
  • Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary ($110,704 - $140,500 based on experience), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with a 5% company contribution, plus matching.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and wellness programs. This role may require international travel.
  • Growth & Development: Take advantage of leadership programs, skill-building opportunities, and pathways for career advancement.
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join an inclusive, diverse team where your voice matters and your ideas are valued.
Our Core ValuesAt Sandvik, we live by four guiding principles that shape everything we do:Customer Focus: We are agile, decentralized, and make decisions close to customers.Innovation: We are technology leaders through innovation.Fair Play: We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability.Passion to Win: We establish market leadership through empowered people, strong performance management, and continuous improvements.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Sandvik, we believe a diverse team makes us stronger and more innovative. We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We value different perspectives and actively encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just talk about inclusion—we live it. Whether it’s based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic, we’re dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we work in.If you’re excited about the opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Everyone is welcome here.

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