Product Safety Leader

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

Product Safety is one of Schindler's top priorities. To support the Product Safety Initiative in the US we are searching for an individual with distinct elevator know how to audit 5-year Corporate Product Safety Inspections in districts / branches at customer sites. The Technical Expert supports the different Safety Responsibilities to ensure control implementation of technical requirements and execution of SAIS, CPSI 5 CPSI 2 and other safety rules and processes for SEC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure our New Installation / Modernized Elevators and Escalators are safe for turnover to our customers and riding public.
• Ensure adequate implementation and follow up of CPSI 2 and CPSI 5-year safety test rules and process.
• Regularly witness SAIS completions and conduct periodic audits of CPSI 2 and CPSI 5-year inspections
• Review and stay current on SAIS checks and latest elevator and escalator codes to align with Group Organization Norm ON 0-17025.
• Review and stay current on latest CPSI 1, 2 & 5 / CAT 1 & 5 checks and latest elevator and escalator codes to comply with Group Organization Norm 0-17024
• Review rules for changes, updates, local adaptations and translations for SAIS and CPSI
• Documentation of SAIS completion and CPSI audits and other reports completed
• Support other business units in the investigation and analysis of product related accidents
• Perform other safety and quality level audits as needed
• Support Technical Compliance Office Audit
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently to accomplish goals and tasks
• Perform on the job inspections including car tops, pits, etc.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree; Major:Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred and/or equivalent safety inspection experience.
• Quality Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification or equivalent desired

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

1. Extensive experience (10+ years) with new construction installation

2. Prior experience in elevator field operations, new installations or existing installations and/or engineering

3. Responsible for conducting new installation and MOD turnover inspections as assigned for compliance with Schindler and ASME standards and completion of all turnover inspection documentation

4.Inspections will be typically executed along with the local jurisdiction inspector where appropriate.

5. Solid knowledge of elevator norms and codes

6.Identify any safety related non-conformances during inspection. Offer guidance on non-conformance resolution (same day if possible). Report on all installation standards non-conformances, including reporting data to the responsible Schindler management

7. Offer constructive feedback to installation team on installation issues and safety non-conformances after each inspection and safety tests (followup email/phone call. Persuasive and strong in follow up; good customer and people orientation)

8. Ability to convey self-confidence and communicate effectively for the purpose of training, sharing information and providing feedback (verbal and written)

9. Participate in monthly meetings with Product Safety Team to offer feedback on inspection findings and to understand any new Schindler standards and policies

10. Support activities related to audit preparations

11. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of local management

12. Ability to train technicians on tasks and processes related to CPSI, SAIS and Field Link Utilization

13. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to FQE Manager on status of work completed and progress on attainment of goals and objectives

14. 50% Travel required

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.