Associate, Regulatory Engineer
Huntersville, North Carolina, US
Job ID: 5397
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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
Summary:
The Associate Regulatory Specialist / Engineer will be responsible for ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance in all countries where our products are sold. This position will directly support Calphalon Cookware, Rubbermaid® Food Storage, Ball® Home Canning products and Rubbermaid Commercial Products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research, understand, and communicate product safety and compliance requirements relating to current products, new product categories and expansion of sales to new regions globally.
- Participate in product development projects to ensure that safety, regulatory and agency requirements are identified and satisfied in target markets (global).
- Assist with formal Product Quality Risk Assessments to identify and quantify safety and compliance risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Review and approve product labeling, packaging artwork, and instruction booklets to ensure safety and compliance requirements are met.
- Support continuous improvement and cost savings projects by ensuring that product safety and compliance is maintained.
- Monitor changes to regulatory and agency requirements, and recommend actions required to maintain compliance of active products.
- Assist with ensuring that ongoing testing and compliance documentation updates for active products are planned and executed.
- Ensure that records to support safety and compliance are maintained.
- Support the investigation and problem solving for safety or compliance issues.
- Provide input for strategies and processes to assure safety and compliance, representing regulatory within the team and cross-functionally.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 1-2 years of experience in assuring product compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Experience with regulatory requirements for plastic food contact products is a plus.
- Experience with consumer products and FPLA / UPLR labeling regulations is a plus.
- Experience with product development.
- Assist with identification and resolution of potential safety and compliance issues.
- Ability to understand complex, technical requirements and communicate in clear terms to a broader team what is required.
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritize activities and multi-task.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel & PowerPoint.
- Demonstrates knowledge of regulations such as Food Contact regulations, REACH, TSCA, Prop 65 and others is a plus.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
- Demonstrates ability to perform in a team environment.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.