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PowerX is a multinational engineering and power infrastructure services company delivering engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance support across the full lifecycle of power infrastructure in the United States and Canada.
The Senior Conformity Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and systems comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This role supervises a team of Conformity Technicians and Lead Conformity Technicians while conducting conformity assessments, developing and implementing compliance strategies, and providing technical expertise to cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities include:
**Conformity Assessment:** Conduct thorough conformity assessments of products and systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Evaluate product designs, specifications, and documentation for conformity to relevant standards. Review work of Conformity Technicians and Lead Conformity Technicians.
**Compliance Strategy Development:** Develop and implement compliance strategies to ensure products meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor changes in industry standards and regulations and update compliance strategies accordingly. Validate non-listed components for suitability.
**Technical Expertise:** Provide technical expertise and support to cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Advise on design modifications and improvements to ensure product compliance. Demonstrate expertise with complex machinery and power distribution equipment including Medium Voltage systems.
**Documentation and Reporting:** Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of conformity assessments, test results, and compliance activities. Generate detailed compliance reports and communicate findings to senior management and stakeholders.
**Testing and Validation:** Develop and execute test plans to validate product compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Oversee testing activities, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.
**Risk Mitigation:** Identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies. Conduct root cause analysis of non-compliance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
**Training and Development:** Provide training and guidance to team members and other departments on conformity assessment and compliance processes. Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
**Continuous Improvement:** Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in conformity assessment and compliance management.
The role requires field work in industrial environments with potential travel up to 30% of the time. Physical requirements include the ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards, operate light measuring instruments, and work in conditions including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in conformity assessment, compliance, or related field
- Proven experience in conducting conformity assessments and developing compliance strategies
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to conformity and compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in compliance management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must pass background check, MVR check, and pre-employment drug test
- Certifications preferred: Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or Professional Engineer-Electrical Power
- AutoCAD and power system studies experience a bonus
