Job Description

The Product Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing the safety compliance for our new line of decorative lighting products. This role will lead a team of QA auditors to ensure that products comply with rigorous safety standards, using our testing protocols and criteria. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and proven expertise in managing product safety programs, particularly in consumer goods with electrical components.

This full-time position reports to the Chief Safety Officer and is expected to work in a hybrid model, which currently includes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in our Burlingame and Redwood City offices. Frequent international travel to manufacturing facilities in Asia is required.

What you’ll do:

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g., UL, CE, IEC, and other applicable international standards)
• Conduct safety risk assessments and hazard analyses (FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis) for electrical components and finished products
• Oversee product testing protocols, including validation of safety features

Program Leadership

• Provide supervision to a small team, defining tasks aligned with common goals, and fosters the professional development of team members through active discussion, feedback, coaching, and mentorship
• Manage and mentor a team of QA auditors to execute safety testing at factories, ensuring alignment with internal protocols
• Refine, update, and enhance existing safety guidelines and testing protocols based on evolving product lines and new regulatory requirements
• Lead incident investigations for safety-related issues and coordinate corrective actions with factories

Regulatory & Documentation

• Maintain documentation for safety certifications, test results, and compliance reports
• Contribute to development of safety labels, user manuals, and warnings compliant with global safety standards (e.g. UL 588, IEC 60598)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, including product development, compliance, and sourcing teams
• Partner with R&D, engineering, and legal teams to integrate safety into product design
• Train factory staff and QA auditors on safety protocols and emerging regulations

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product safety management with a focus on electrical/consumer products
• Technical skills:
• Expertise in electrical safety standards and testing methodologies
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools (FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis)
• Familiarity with other compliance areas, such as EMC, Wireless and Environmental compliance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel internationally frequently (up to 40% of the time) to inspect factories and oversee testing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in consumer electronics
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis for safety data
• Hands-on experience with lab testing equipment and product certification processes
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing QA auditors or safety teams

Compensation:

Up to $149,000 per year annual salary

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.