Product Safety Engineer - Ditch Witch

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Who Are We?

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Product Safety Engineer-Construction Division is responsible for collaborating closely with internal business partners to develop, test and qualify products to be compliant with industry safety and regulatory standards. Assists in the development of product safety policies and procedures. Represents company on pertinent domestic and international technical societies and standards organizations committees. Serves in a consultative capacity to the Legal Department regarding worldwide response to product compliance and injury incidents.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for :

Evaluate and interpret U.S. and International product safety and regulatory standards as they apply to divisional products.

Provide safety and regulatory related guidance to product development teams and lead in coordinating safety and regulatory reviews to ensure divisional products meet all standards required for the markets they are sold into.

Communicate and educate divisional engineering, product evaluation, and technical publications teams on standards changes and work with teams on product changes to ensure compliant product.

Lead and coordinate action plans for resolving identified safety and regulatory issues in a timely manner.

As appropriate, work with third-party certification bodies and third-party consultants to obtain certifications.

Review and provide feedback for operator's manuals, on-product markings, and marketing materials.

Compile and verify safety and regulatory compliance documentation.

Represent company on standards development organization committees.

Serve as liaison to the Legal Department and work collaboratively with Legal on safety and regulatory compliance topics.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements :

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or Agricultural Engineering program, or closely related engineering field

Engineer III - 5+ years of relevant experience in product safety or product testing.

Engineer IV- 7+ years of relevant experience in product safety or product testing.

Experience in international standards and regulatory requirements for earthmoving, construction, or similar products

Previous experience in product safety and regulatory compliance and standards promulgation

Collaborative team player with ability to communicate and work effectively with various stakeholders

Ability to work in a dynamic environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems quickly

Ability to work independently and apply engineering principles to regulatory requirements

What Can We Give You?

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical / dental / vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including :

Dress for your day

• We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $88500 - $130000 . Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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