Principal Engineer - PPE

We are seeking a Principal Engineer - Personal Protective Equipment to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have working knowledge of personal protective equipment products, test methods, conformity assessment, and requirements. Having a background within a testing environment, knowledge of standard development processes, along with ability to travel, strong communication and presentation skills, are essential for success in this role.

This position will be responsible for driving consistency, integrity and engineering quality in the establishment and application of UL product safety certification requirements that are applied by staff located at all involved UL offices and affiliates.  Performs duties as the Principal Engineer (Primary Designated Engineer) and as a Qualified Certification Reviewer for the assigned personal protective equipment standard(s) (garments, boots, helmets, gloves, fall protection, shelters, etc.)  

and has working knowledge of UL safety principles and hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE).

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in Northbrook, IL or Research Triangle Park, NC.

+  Based on input from Subject Matter Experts, drafts, develops to implementation and maintains consistent and technically appropriate certification requirements in NFPA, EN/ISO, and ASTM  Standards, UL Standards and Outlines of Investigations, as well as Certification Requirement Decisions (CRDs), Technical Guidance Documents TGDs), Standardized Appendix Pages (SAPs), Follow-up Inspection Instructions (FUIIs) and other standard specific ancillary documents to provide for consistent interpretation and application of requirements for UL's product certification services.

+  Lead UL's participation in applicable outside Standards development and maintenance (ASTM, NFPA, EN/ISO) to foster consistent and technically appropriate certification requirements.

+  Develops and / or reviews the development of technical content that serves as the basis of training programs for UL Solutions Operations Staff, Field Services and other UL staff to ensure appropriate and consistent application of requirements.  Schedules staff meetings and/or teleconferences with RLRs for discussions of technical requirements, procedures, form usage, etc.

+  Serves as the technical project handler of qualified New or Unusual products.  In this role, develops or identifies requirements to address new technical developments or product features.  Works in conjunction with and utilizes the resources of the PDE Director, Chief Technical Officer, Research, Legal, Operations to completely review the New or Unusual product and develop the appropriate requirements for certification.

Utilizes external resources such as UL's Fire Council in determining impact on Codes and Standards. Prepares a letter report of findings for review by the PDE Manager and distribution to the customer through Commercial Operations.

+  Works with the responsible Operations staff to determine the need for and scope of an Industry File Review (IFR) as the results of pending standards.  Works with the responsible staff to determine any necessary equipment and skills needed resulting from the changes to the standard.  Also works with CAS to determine the effective date of any needed IFR.  In conjunction with Operations, initiates IFRs for UL certified products, ensuring all affected clients are advised of the new requirements.  

Drafts Important Letter and other file review form correspondence.

+  Represents UL and participates in UL/Industry Technical Meetings and UL Council Meetings in the area of expertise as agreed to by Commercial Operations.  Provides technical support and makes technical presentations. Assists Commercial Operations in the determination of new business opportunities. Advises Commercial Operations of the technical resources needed to actively participate in new businesses.

+  Performs other duties as directed.

+  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Textile, or Materials Engineering or applicable PPE certification.

+  10+ years of experience in PPE manufacturing, testing, or standards/compliance.

+  Demonstrated ability to apply…