Product Safety And Compliance Engineer

Product Safety and Compliance Engineer - Skyjack Inc.
Position Summary
This role will be responsible for providing Product Safety Engineering and standards compliance technical feedback and assessment for: ongoing product development, industry technical standards and committee representation, and customer inquiries regarding use and product safety.
Performance Expectations

• Represent Skyjack at safety related shows, conferences, industry committees and technical standards development activities.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the relevant geographic locations.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Provide technical assistance and product safety input to product development activities
• Assisting customers with issues relating to the use of Skyjack’s products and Product Safety.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product safety standards and the use of Skyjack products.
• Conduct safety reviews and standards compliance assessment of new concepts and machines.
• Assist with development of Skyjack requirements, protocols and compliance of machines within these requirements including but not limited to reviewing and assisting in the development of: the machine design, Operating and Parts & Service manuals, labeling of units, sales and marketing material, manufacturing processes and documentation and creating and reviewing customer response documents

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Safety Engineering with a P.Eng or E.I.T. designation.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven organizational skills.
• Process thinker with a strong statistical mind with the ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience is essential.
• Technical standards committee experience would be a definite advantage.
• Up to three (3) years of experience working with mobile equipment is preferred.
• Possess the ability to clearly communicate to all organizational levels both internally and externally.
• Possesses and actively promotes excellence in Problem Solving skills, and able to work effectively in groups, as well as independently, with minimal supervision .
• Experience with Safety Standards and Regulations would be a definite asset.
• Experience participating in safety reviews would be an asset.

Why Linamar / Skyjack

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Opportunities to grow your career.

About Skyjack
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.
As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.
Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.