At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager, Product Safety to join our Product Service division in New Brighton, MN. This leadership position will manage a team of product safety engineers while ensuring the safety and compliance of various products through rigorous testing and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-12 Product Safety Engineers
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent
• Conduct regular 1:1s and provide career development guidance
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning

Technical Operations

• Oversee product safety evaluations using international standards (IEC 61010, 62368, 60601, 60950, 60529, 60335, 60825)
• Ensure timely delivery of Certificates, Test Reports, and Technical Reports to clients
• Develop test methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Stay current with evolving safety standards and regulations
• Manage complex certification projects with multiple stakeholders

Business Operations

• Support business development by defining project scope, timelines, and budgets
• Interface with key clients to provide technical expertise
• Manage departmental budget and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with OSHA's NRTL Program and IECEE's CB Scheme
• Participate in client meetings and audits as part of regional leadership team

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• University degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field
• 8-10 years of product safety engineering experience in Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry
• 3-5 years of engineering management or team leadership experience
• Proven track record managing technical teams of 5+ engineers

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of IEC and UL standards, OSHA's NRTL Program, and IECEE's CB Scheme
• Experience with product safety testing equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, dielectric testers, environmental chambers)
• Understanding of risk assessment and safety management systems

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical professionals
• Strong project management skills with multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with performance management and talent development
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Essential Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Outstanding leadership and team management abilities
• Business acumen with budget and resource management experience
• Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environment

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.