Approvals Engineer

Approvals Engineer Pitco Frialator LLC Pitco Bow, NH Description Job Summary The goal of this position is to manage the ongoing sustaining activities to maintain approvals on current products as well as project based activities to add additional approvals to existing and new products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Coordinate and stand for all production audits as required for all contracted approvals agencies · Maintain all approvals certificates for existing products · Secure new approvals for existing and new products and work with engineers to guide the design to an approvable construction · Maintain correct dataplate, manual and technical information · Review ECN (ECO) for acceptability to current approvals status · Adhere to all departmental and company-wide safety and procedural policies. · Notify supervisor of any quality or production problems. · Be a technical resource for the department Supervisory Responsibilities Direct reports: Approvals Technician Others as assigned Competencies – Standard language. Dictates company- wide expectation regarding the following: Problem solving, Technical Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork, Cost Consciousness, Diversity, Ethics, Organizational Support, Judgment, Motivation, Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Quality, Quantity, Safety & Security, Adaptability, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, and Innovation. Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technology field from an accredited institution. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to clearly present findings in Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Solidworks modeling and drafting. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None. May be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion. Other Skills and Abilities None. May be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion. Other Qualifications None. May be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.