JOB TITLE: Certification and Regulatory Specialist
POSITION TYPE: Part Time (20-25 hours/week)
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Engineering / R&D
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Execute and oversee the approval and certification processes for Excel Dryer ensuring that products supplied are compliant with national and international standards. Support Global Sales and R&D regarding product certification and certified body approval through understanding and assessing customer, distributor, and product requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
o Bachelor degree in a Science, Environmental, Manufacturing, or other related technical or Engineering field
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
o Personal knowledge and experience working with regulatory bodies, domestic and international.
o Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
o Minimum of 3-5 years of project management software
o Knowledge of mechanical and electrical terminology, technical writing, and organizational structure to execute
forms and applications
o Knowledge of raw material extraction, transportation and distribution, disposal and recycling, carbon footprint and
environmental product impacts
o Knowledge of national and state regulations including healthy building programs
o Knowledge of safety and non-safety certification inspections and field evaluations in accordance with the applied
performance standards
o Ability to execute forms in multiple languages using translation tools
o Work experience with Marketing and other departments for document creation
o Ability to coordinate teams domestically and internationally to resolve issue or establish needed information
o Familiarity and ability to summarize IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission standards for all electrical,
electronic and related technologies
CORE SKILLS and ABILITIES:
o A working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical, fire protection and flammability, and
mechatronic devices including fans, motor, appliances.
o Proficient with MS Excel, Monday.com, Fellow, and SolidWorks CAD, PowerPoint or Google Docs, ADOBE,
Bartender or other label creation software, or comparable electronic skills
o Capable of analyzing and evaluating test results against applicable requirements
o Outstanding writing, presentation, and communications skills;
o Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing
assignments
o Strong time management skills and ability to work together in a team environment
o Ability to develop SMART Goals to include planning and prioritizing of key action steps and high payoff activities
daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly
o Highly motivated and disciplined
o Ability to audit customer quality management/assurance programs
o Effective and inquisitive problem solving, applying scientific method where needed
o Strong organizational, data summary, and reasoning skills
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
o Excellent project/time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment to achieve project
deadlines
o Performs other duties as directed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
o Laboratory, Plant, and Office environment with ability to lift, push and pull objects up to 30 pounds
o Ability to stand on your feet for up to four hours at a time
o Onsite availability and attendance and at the plant location in East Longmeadow, MA
o Use of basic handtools, screwdrivers, pliers, nut-drivers, electrical multimeters
o Light travel to suppliers for certification related activities or information gathering
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o File certification hard copies and electronic copies
o Review certification requirements to collect and develop required documents
o Support document control system for users to have latest version of documents
o Develop and maintain filing system and computer database for quality and related documents and records
o Perform in-house audits to determine readiness of certification related components
o Utilize technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of
Certifications and determine if alternatives are acceptable
o Understanding of marking and labelling programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products
identified in compliance with certifying bodies
o Understands device construction, test acceptance criteria, and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, and
procedures for Special Competency required categories
o Provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied certification services and levels
o Reviews procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes,
systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements, or help
develop new requirements
o Collaborates with outside services to achieve the best results
o Collaborates with Universities and Colleges for research and recommendations
o Capable of interpretation of multiple product categories and/or inspection methods.
o Ability to utilize instruments to perform inspections, such as air quality gauges, flow meters, micrometers,
voltmeters, and ammeters
o Assessment and identification of manufacturers components necessary to meet UL and international requirements
o Document examination, variation, and test results to appropriate UL forms
o Organize and execute testing protocols on existing and new equipment
o Maintains logs for scheduling inspections and renewals for all company certifications, domestic and international