Product Safety and Compliance Engineer

Sandvik is on the lookout for a dynamic Product Safety and Compliance Engineer to join our team onsite in Camarillo, California. You would lead the charge in ensuring our cutting-edge electric and hybrid technologies meet the highest safety standards. This role involves guiding engineering teams, interpreting safety regulations, and driving continuous improvements in product safety.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Development: Ensure new products comply with safety requirements in each intended market area.

• Regulatory Guidance: Gather and summarize information about safety regulations from various market areas and guide engineering teams to interpret these regulations.

• Risk Management: Lead and document risk assessments, compliance checks, gap analyses, and FMEAs. Update risk assessments for current products as needed.

• Documentation: Ensure thorough documentation of safety tasks and related decisions. Review manuals to ensure remaining risks are communicated and comply with requirements.

• Functional Safety: Lead analyses related to functional safety and perform safety function validations.

• Engineering Changes: Participate in engineering changes to identify and handle product safety issues.

• Industry Monitoring: Monitor industry and regulatory agencies for emerging or changing standards and requirements.

• Global Standards: Analyze global regulations and applicable standards, driving the creation of formal External Requirements Plans for R&D.

• Incident Management: Manage product safety incidents, including leading incident handling meetings and following required actions. Coordinate possible safety recall programs and approve safety bulletins.

• Supplier Relationships: Develop and nurture business relationships with suppliers through proactive communication.

• Deadline Adherence: Adhere to strict deadlines while maintaining product quality and integrity.

Job Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering, Certification, Compliance, or similar discipline

• Experience with high voltage battery systems and/or electric vehicle driveline is a plus

• Proven track record in driving continuous improvements and safety initiatives

• Expertise in product development and manufacturing activities such as validation and verification procedures

• Knowledge of design of experiments, statistical process control, process capability evaluation, corrective and preventive action processes, FMEA, and other risk assessment techniques

• Ability to understand and interpret regulations and standards (CE, IEC, ISO, EN, etc.)

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

• Certification or specialized training in regulatory or product safety evaluation preferred

What’s in It for You (and Why You’ll Love It Here) 

When you join Sandvik, you’re becoming part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to excel. Here’s what you can look forward to: 

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary ($110,704 - $140,500 based on experience), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with a 5% company contribution, plus matching. 

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and wellness programs.  This role may require international travel.

• Growth & Development: Take advantage of leadership programs, skill-building opportunities, and pathways for career advancement. 

• Supportive Team Culture: Join an inclusive, diverse team where your voice matters and your ideas are valued. 

Our Core Values 

At Sandvik, we live by four guiding principles that shape everything we do: 

Customer Focus: We are agile, decentralized, and make decisions close to customers. 

Innovation: We are technology leaders through innovation. 

Fair Play: We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. 

Passion to Win: We establish market leadership through empowered people, strong performance management, and continuous improvements. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At Sandvik, we believe a diverse team makes us stronger and more innovative. We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We value different perspectives and actively encourage individuals f