Under minimal supervision, independently manages execution and timely completion of engineering projects in multiple product categories by analyzing project scope and determining project specifications, establishing test programs for complex product investigations, and preparing reports for clients. Develops UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products. Exercises Project Handler Signature Authority as Project Handler of record responsible for opening, maintenance, completion, and closing of assigned new work engineering projects. Exercises Review Signature Authority as assigned as Reviewer of record responsible for initial review, status review, and final technical review of all new work engineering projects.

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary testing plan, and evaluates project specifications such as cost, turnaround time, and testing specimens according to documents provided by clients. Projects may include frequent travel to factory for witness tests at client sites.

• Initiates communication with clients to promote new and existing services. Acts to address client concerns and to resolve complex client issues. Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.

• Good practice in customer communication and projects management

• Coordinates complex laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians and by establishing completion dates. Coordinates administrative aspects of project management. Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned.

• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

• Resolves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

• Directs and reviews work of assigned staff. Trains office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry level engineers. Provides technical assistance in several product categories, operations or systems to laboratory and/or field staff.

• Performs other duties as directed.

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program plus 6-8 years directly related work experience.

• English: CET-4 at least, and proficient in reading, writing and speaking

• Products scope-electrical type: cooking products, heating products/components, fan, motor, etc. with UL and EN standards.

• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.

• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.

• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products.

• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.