Company Description

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide technical support to engineering and certification staff in the areas of field labeling, certifications, and production control and monitoring.
Participate in technical committees and industry associations to keep up to date on regulations, and update clients and laboratories with the latest changes and information.
Support the Field Evaluation Sales Director for the Field Label Program through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.
Manage the national field label team of contractors and full-time field labeling staff.

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To

Qualify laboratory staff to perform field label projects.
Hire and qualify full-time/contract employees as the business needs arise
Train and develop overseas affiliates to perform design reviews
Oversight of the UL 508A panel shop program
Provide interpretation of standards, codes, and regulations to support technical alignment.
Create and deliver technical training to engineering staff.
Conduct and/or monitor field evaluations in accordance with SGS CRS US program requirements
Investigate supplier product quality issues and work directly with supply chain on appropriate improvement steps
Provide solutions for continuous improvement of the client’s product, process, and quality management system.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of customer proposals.
Conduct and/or review machinery risk assessments.
Issue reports and review/approve corrective actions, as needed.
Represent SGS at external technical committee and industry meetings,
Support Field Evaluation Sales Director with technical assistance for sales, marketing, and training for field label program. Speak at trade shows on technical topics and publish quarterly technical newsletter.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Execute all work with a professional manner aligned with the SGS Integrity Policy.

Qualifications

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications):

5 years experience in the manufacturing process/production of machinery.
3 years experience in completing machinery risk assessments.
Experience with NFPA 79 and UL 508A for field labeling.
Knowledge of SPE1000
Knowledge of Field Evaluation Body (FEB) Requirements NFPA 790 and NFPA 791.
Experience with product safety standards, National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code.
Knowledge of the industrial automation product range and applications.
Ability to work with a diverse range of products and applications.
Experience with quality management systems, quality assurance, auditing is a plus.
Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives is a plus.
70% travel may be required.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or suitable work experience.
Technical degree or equivalent training and work experience.

Skills/Competencies

Must be motivated self starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to read/interpret technical documents and work instructions.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook a must.
Detail oriented.
High level of integrity.
Strong inter-personal skills.

Functional Competencies / Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
Retirement savings plan.
Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

Stand: Occasionally
Move or traverse: Frequently
Sit: Constantly
Use hands: Constantly
Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
Climb or balance: Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
Talk/hear: Constantly
Taste/Smell: Occasionally
Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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