Job Description

Job Title: Senior Product Safety Manager – Electrical Consumer Products

Location: Burlingame & Redwood City, CA (Hybrid: Mon–Wed in-office)

Travel: Frequent international travel to Asia required

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Safety Officer

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Safety Manager to lead and evolve the safety program for our new line of licensed decorative lighting products . This is a high-impact role where you'll define risk tolerance, lead safety initiatives, ensure global compliance, and embed safety throughout the product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization.

If you are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality electrical consumer products , balancing regulatory compliance with innovative agility, and have a strong background in electrical engineering , we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Safety Program Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end product safety program for our licensed assortment.
• Define organizational risk tolerance and safety vision aligned with innovation and consumer expectations.
• Anticipate and mitigate emerging risks, keeping safety strategies ahead of the curve.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure products meet international safety standards (UL, CE, IEC, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses (e.g., FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Oversee product testing, including stress and misuse scenarios, to validate safety.

Incident Response & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations into product safety incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Establish feedback loops from safety data and industry insights to improve product safety continuously.

Regulatory & Documentation

• Manage documentation including safety certifications, test results, and compliance reports.
• Guide development of safety labels, manuals, and warnings aligned with global safety standards (UL 588, IEC 60598).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide expert guidance to internal teams on integrating safety into product design.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Lead training sessions for QA, factory teams, and internal stakeholders on evolving safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field ( Master’s preferred )
• 11+ years in product safety management for electrical/consumer goods
• In-depth knowledge of global electrical safety standards and testing methodologies
• Strong command of risk assessment tools: FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis
• Familiarity with EMC, wireless, and environmental compliance
• Strategic thinking with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel internationally (Asia) for factory visits and product testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer electronics product safety
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical safety analysis
• Hands-on experience with lab testing and certification processes
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing safety or QA teams

Join us and make a meaningful impact by ensuring the safety of innovative lighting products loved by customers around the world.

Apply now to be part of a mission that puts safety, quality, and innovation first!

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