Safety Engineer (450)

At Bureau Veritas, our most valuable resource is our people. Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, Inc. (BVCPS) is a leading quality assurance service provider to the consumer product and retail markets with expertise in testing, consulting, training, inspection, auditing and social accountability. BVCPS offers over 60 offices and laboratories in 40 countries with 5,000 employees and a global network of quality assurance services supported by 600 Bureau Veritas offices in 140 countries with a workforce of more than 20,000 employees.Description• One of several primary BVCPS technical contacts for all safety issues associated with assigned consumer product programs (both premiums and retail items) for a key premiums client• Evaluate products submitted for safety issues and applicable safety standards, as required. Identify and communicate expectations for products to all concerned parties in the product development stage• Assure accurate preparation and dissemination of review documentation, products safety requirements, or other program-specific information• Provide information, as needed to handle product failure, field complaints, and other issues that may arise during or after production• Provide technical consultation to both internal and external clients• Participate in inter- and intra-company actions team, including team members from client and competitors• Develop client standards and / or revise existing standards• Perform injury searches as needed, using both internal and external data sources• Perform applied research to support standards development or product research• Attend safety-related consumer product conferences needed to keep safety knowledge and skills current• Actively participate in, and contribute to, client meetings• Use outside consultants and internal resources where needed • Interface with local staff members and with other BV locations to ensure global technical consistency regarding regulatory requirement interpretations, client safety requirements, and operations and process activities• Provide training to clients as needed• Other duties as requiredRequired Skills• Engineering background• Must be technically competent in the area of safety, quality, regulations, standards, and requirements relating to consumer products, particularly toys and other children’s products• Strong analytical, problem solving, and process improvement skills• Evaluative and investigative skills• Familiarity with LAN / WAN / Internet environment and email, proficient in Microsoft applications• Ability to interpret technical information and translate into common terminology• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, presentation and communications skills• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Ability to identify client needs and priorities and make adjustments to his / her job function in order to meet those needs• Ability to work well under pressure to handle crisis situations and balance several tasks simultaneously• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with others internally and externally (including both clients and competitors)• Must possess strong work ethic and excellent client service skills to ensure effective, responsive client interaction (internal and external)• Must be personable and work well independently, as well as in a team environment • Must be willing to travel domestically and internationallyRequired Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field required• At least 1-2 years experience in design, testing, quality assurance/control of consumer products• Experience in the toy industry and/or consumer product safety experience preferred• ASQC CQE certification preferred• Advanced degree in related field of study a plusWe offer an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a dynamic organization.For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=190111&company_id=15890&jobboardid=24 LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION. EOE M/F/D/V