Product Safety Engineer (m/f/d) - Gas Appliances

Employment Status: 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: This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at CSA Group. A Product Safety Engineer (m/f/d) - Gas Appliances is required to join our team to work on compliance certification of Gas Appliances and related equipment. This role will be based in our upcoming state of the art new facility in Plattling Germany. As a Product Safety Engineer (m/f/d) on the Gas Appliances team , you will work on a variety of projects and provide high quality certification service to meet the clients' needs. You'll have the ability to interpret standards, follow processes and procedures, as well as provide technical guidance. Your tasks: Independently manages certification projects concurrently ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements achieving completion within time frames and cost deadlines. Evaluates products against requirements of the national / international standards and precedent decisions. Reviews test data and reports and authorizes application of the CSA Mark. Prepares and / or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance. Provides client with assistance in solving problems / failures without divulging proprietary information. Evaluates and qualifies companies in the administration of Certification Programs. Reviews customer test methods and systems; reviews new / old product designs and all applicable documentation. Ensures all test equipment and quality procedures are within guidelines. Provides technical briefings on new and existing requirements. Authorizes application and / or removal of the CSA Mark. Provides technical information service to external and internal customers including those forwarded by the Client Service Center. Liaises with customer in design stage to ensure requirements of national / international standards are met without compromising confidentiality. Works with sales to support current clients and develop 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. Determines sample requirements and method / location for testing / evaluation best suited to customers' needs. Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation that includes details regarding applicable sections of relevant standards, test sample plan, data collection methods and tables, Job Hazard Analysis, and any other instructions. Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line. Has a good knowledge of the clauses and tests within the standards they support and can demonstrate application across multiple product types. Demonstrates the ability to compile evaluation record, data and summary test results into forms, templates and checklists without the need for supervision. What we expect: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering At least 5-8 years of professional experience in a comparable function Thorough knowledge of national / international standards and testing procedures across multiple product types in the field of gas appliances and/or gas controls Experience working with residential and commercial gas heating, cooking, hot water production, and lighting products is preferable. Ability to work independently, systematic and unsupervised in a team-based work environment Flexibility and good interpersonal skills with abilities to communicate effectively Good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken) What we offer: An interesting and varied job in one of the most modern test laboratories in Europe Possibility of mobile working and flexible working hours Fitness & Health Program for a relaxed balance to the daily work routine Company pension plan Permanent direct employment and a future-proof job CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at HREurope@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.