Product Safety Engineer

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Cleveland time type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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Regular## Time Type:

Full time##
** BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
** At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.##

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a qualified Certifier, The Product Safety Engineer completes certification projects and related tasks primarily of a non-complex nature. Makes assisted technical decisions based on knowledge, training and experience on certification and testing to maintain the integrity of CSA Global Certification programs.
** Principal*
* ** Duties &*
* ** Responsibilities
* ** Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit complies with the construction section of the standard; identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.
* Collaborates with Lab Technician to create a work order which test are required and; the order of the tests and the number of samples required.
* Classifies product by use, environment and function. Determines the applicable requirements / test / standard. Determines sample requirements and method / location for testing evaluation best suited to customers' needs. Conducts pre-assessment with mentor assistance, of equipment to ensure the unit is equipped with the proper components and agrees with the construction indicated on the work order and submittal information.
* Works with mentor to ensure completion or projects within time frame deadlines. With mentor assistance, evaluates products against requirements of national and / or international standards. With assistance, prepares work orders for the test program. Works in collaboration with Lab personnel to determine applicable tests. Assists test personal and perform test when required.
* Prepares Findings Communications, Certification reports, Certificates of Compliance and other related CSA documentation for the mentor.
* As appropriate, suggests to  sales team  new client opportunities to support growth
* Prepares project quotations for cost and time. Classifies product by use, environment and function. Determines applicable requirements / test / standards. With supervision, determines sample requirements and method / location for testing / evaluation best suited to customers’ needs.
* Explains the different product certification programs available to clients and the requirements for control of production.
* Provides client feedback to mentor, Manager, Team Leader, Project Holder or Sales Rep as appropriate
* Performs within established DQD guidelines.
* Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation.
* Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line.
* Set-ups and operates all test equipment within an assigned product area with supervision.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the test method for common tests and ability to correctly specify a test plan.
* Demonstrates the ability to record and report evaluation, tests and calculations capturing all relevant data required by each standard with supervision.
* Conducts witness test programs at manufacturer’s accredited laboratory as needed with supervision.
** Preferred Education & Experience
*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 0 - 2 years of job related experience or
* Certified Engineering Technologist, Journeyman Electrician or equivalent industry experience with likely 3 years of related experience
* Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures
* Demonstrates the ability to correctly use all CSA and standard office software
* Presents written and verbal communication in a clear manner using the appropriate template with only minimal checking by a supervisor
* Has good interpersonal skills and works well with all members of the team, treating others with respect and promotes co-operation
* Self-motivated and client-service oriented
* Computer proficiency (Word…