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Harbor Freight ToolsNorth America Electrical Product Compliance and Safety Manager
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2024RemoteAs the Manager of Product Compliance, I serve as a crucial partner to the Legal team and other departments, ensuring that all Harbor Freight Tools products meet or exceed the necessary regulations and standards. I work across a diverse range of consumer products in three key categories: automotive, electrical, and mechanical. My role involves identifying and implementing industry best practices while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, including teams in Global Sourcing, Imports and Trade Compliance, Legal, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Merchandising. Together, we develop and execute strategic plans to ensure full compliance with regulations. In addition, I lead our engagement with external parties such as government entities, standards development organizations, trade associations, testing labs, certification agencies, and outside counsel. This collaboration is essential for the smooth and compliant operation of our product lines across all assigned categories, helping to maintain Harbor Freight Tools' commitment to quality and safety.
Accomplishes department objectives by hiring, managing, coaching and developing staff
and by planning and evaluating department activities.
Support the introduction of safe and compliant new products while monitoring existing
products for continued compliance and assurance of safety.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure that all products comply with relevant voluntary
standards, federal, state, local regulations and Harbor Freight Tools policies and
procedures.
For electrical products, focus includes, but is not limited to, UL standards, CEC / DoE
regulations, lithium battery safety, OSHA/packaging requirements, and HazMat
transportation and storage.
Identify, prioritize and manage critical product compliance initiatives to minimize risks
and ensure consistent regulatory compliance.
ULStaff Engineer
Jul. 2000 - Dec. 2021Vancouver, Washington, United States· Extensive project management focused on end-to-end product development, quality processes, regulatory compliance, safety engineering and forensic engineering
· Oversaw product development for many tier 1 clients to ensure compliance with safety standards in tandem with functionality and production viability
· Developed, verified, and implemented new processes and quality methods with a focus on repeatability and effectiveness to improve laboratory efficiency and engineering quality
· Ensured compliance with external quality standards, international product safety standards, and local codes through electrical, mechanical, and software analysis; including IEC, FDA, NSF, UL, CDA, IEEE, Medical, and NEC
· Maintained, through audit, process and facility compliance with ISO/IEC requirements, including 17025, Guide 65, and 9001
· Provided technical interface between external manufacturers and internal product testing laboratories
· Six Sigma Green Belt experience
Underwriters LaboratoriesSr. Project Engineer
Jan. 2000 - Nov. 2011
Technical Loss Services (TLS)Forensic Engineer
May. 1999 - May. 2000Northbrook, ILForensic assessment of damaged electronic goods/products and networks.
Sentinel TechnologiesTechnician
Apr. 1998 - May. 1999Chicago, ILDiagnose and repair computer and peripheral devices.
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