Product Safety Engineer

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Safety Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all consumer products meet applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing and market launch. You will work cross-functionally with design, quality, legal, and manufacturing teams to identify and mitigate safety risks while supporting the delivery of safe, compliant, and innovative products to consumers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product designs for potential safety and regulatory compliance risks across all development stages.
• Interpret and apply applicable domestic and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, UL, CPSIA, REACH, RoHS).
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to recommend product improvements or alternative solutions to meet safety requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs).
• Coordinate and support product testing with third-party labs and internal QA teams.
• Lead incident investigations related to product safety complaints or recalls and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, safety certifications, and compliance reports.
• Monitor changes in relevant product safety regulations and ensure organizational awareness and compliance.
• Partner with legal and regulatory teams to ensure proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions.
• Provide training and guidance on product safety best practices across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or quality assurance in a consumer goods environment.
• Solid understanding of global product safety regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with risk analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, fault tree analysis).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with third-party testing labs and regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Certification in product safety or regulatory affairs is a plus (e.g., ASQ, RAC).