Job Description

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

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