Senior Conformity Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Conformity Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and systems comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This role involves conducting conformity assessments, developing and implementing compliance strategies, and providing technical expertise to cross-functional teams. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality and safety, mitigating risks, and ensuring the organization’s products meet all necessary regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team of Conformity Technicians and lead technicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conformity Assessment

• Conduct thorough conformity assessments of products and systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Evaluate product designs, specifications, and documentation for conformity to relevant standards.
• Review work of Conformity Technicians and Lead Conformity Technicians.

Compliance Strategy Development

• Develop and implement compliance strategies to ensure products meet all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in industry standards and regulations and update compliance strategies accordingly.
• Be able to validate non-listed components for suitability.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical expertise and support to cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Advise on design modifications and improvements to ensure product compliance.
• Well versed in various equipment such as complex machinery, power distribution equipment including Medium Voltage, etc.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of conformity assessments, test results, and compliance activities.
• Generate detailed compliance reports and communicate findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Review work of Conformity and lead Conformity Technicians.

Testing and Validation

• Develop and execute test plans to validate product compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Oversee testing activities, analyze test results, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Risk Mitigation

• Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct root cause analysis of non-compliance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Training and Development

• Provide training and guidance to team members and other departments on conformity assessment and compliance processes.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to conformity and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in conformity assessment and compliance management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and safety.

Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes/Abilities:

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to conformity and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using compliance management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Autocad and Power system studies experience would be a bonus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in conformity assessment, compliance, or related field.
• Certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Professional Engineer-Electrical Power).
• Proven experience in conducting conformity assessments and developing compliance strategies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Operates light measuring instruments.
• Potential low exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.
• Requires field work in industrial environments.
• May require travel 30% of the time.

POWERX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.