Sr. Associate, Product Safety Engineer (Finance)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Join Our Team as a Senior Associate, Product Safety Engineer!

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of consumer products? As a Senior Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the physical integrity of our innovative designs and market-ready products. Your expertise will be crucial in driving new product development and enhancing existing offerings. In this dynamic role, you will conduct comprehensive safety reviews to identify and mitigate risks, evaluate experimental products, consumer placements, and finished goods for potential hazards, develop robust test plans and apply industry standards to ensure top-notch safety, perform thorough risk assessments and generate essential documentation, and mentor and guide product development teams on physical safety aspects, fostering a culture of safety excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing consumer products for physical safety hazards: child resistance, electric shock, fire, thermal burn, laceration, airway obstruction, etc.
• Coordinating product testing and certification with contract test facilities
• Providing internal teams technical guidance to mitigate electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering dependent safety hazards
• Refining and maintaining current departmental processes and procedures
• Utilizing project-related information, product information, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and technical literature to develop design hazard assessments for final determination of product approval
• Preparing communications to upper management during product investigations
• Providing physical safety support for discussions with various regulatory authorities or industry activities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or related degree with 2+ years relevant experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience with hazard analysis and risk assessment
• Experience with application of global standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including R&D, marketing, legal, public relations and regulatory agencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills
• Product Management systems experience (i.e. SAP Product Lifecycle Management)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time onsite role in Racine, WI
• Office Work Environment: Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees
• Up to 5% domestic travel
• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.