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Product Development Engineer
Location: Needham, MA
Job Type: Full-time
Overview
Seeking a proactive Product Safety Engineer to ensure consumer products meet all safety and regulatory requirements from concept through market launch. This role works cross-functionally with design, engineering, quality, legal, and manufacturing teams to identify and mitigate safety risks while driving innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate product designs for safety and regulatory compliance
- Apply standards such as ASTM, ISO, UL, CPSIA, REACH, and RoHS
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and FMEAs
- Coordinate testing with third-party labs and QA teams
- Investigate safety incidents and drive corrective actions
- Maintain documentation and compliance reports
- Monitor and communicate changes in safety regulations
- Advise on labeling, packaging, and instructions
- Train teams on safety best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or related field
- 3 years in product safety, compliance, or QA within consumer goods
- Knowledge of global safety standards and risk analysis tools
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with regulatory agencies and labs is a plus
- Product safety or regulatory certifications (e.g., ASQ, RAC) preferred
Perks & Culture
- Competitive benefits, wellness programs, PTO, stock purchase options
- Learning programs and product discounts
- Focus on innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion