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New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality & Regulatory Specialist

Shearwater Research Inc
5 hours ago
Remote friendly (Richmond, BC, Canada)
Canada
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We create powerful, simple and reliable technology for demanding divers. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of computers for all types of divers, offering products which are powerful, simple and reliable. We take pride in our corporate culture of high energy excellence, with self-managed professionals who thrive in delivering results, and welcome team players to join us in our journey! We provide a culture that embraces innovation, passion and performance excellence. We are growing fast and offer professional growth opportunities and a dynamic, informal, and engaging workplace. Join our team and enjoy an inspiring environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. We invite you to check us out at www.shearwater.com Job Summary As the NPI Quality & Regulatory Specialist , you will lead product verification activities and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance for new and existing Shearwater products. Working within the Quality and Compliance team, you will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and external laboratories to bring reliable diving products from concept through verification, certification and release. This hands-on role combines product testing, technical documentation, risk assessment, fixture development and regulatory compliance. You will have a direct impact on the safety, performance, and reliability of products trusted by divers around the world. The role reports to the Manager, Corporate Quality and Regulatory Compliance. Responsibilities and Duties KRA #1: New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality and Testing (50%) Develop verification plans, protocols and test reports, including linking verification results to product requirements. Execute mechanical, electrical, environmental, reliability and verification testing. Review requirements, specifications and drawings to ensure verification readiness. Perform first article inspections and support supplier and product qualification activities. Design, procure and implement test equipment, fixtures and measurement systems. KRA #2: Regulatory Compliance (40%) Maintain technical files, certifications, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate compliance testing with external laboratories, contractors and certification bodies. Communicate with regulators, such as notified bodies and authorized representatives. Participate in design reviews and risk assessments, including design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) and fault tree analysis, and support investigations and verification activities aimed at reducing risk. Work with Supply Chain personnel to manage regulatory documentation, including RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 records. KRA #3: Continuous Improvement (10%) Evaluate and improve test planning, protocols and reporting processes. Design and develop custom fixtures and automation tools. Monitor emerging regulations and assess impacts to current and future products. Skills Basic electronics theory and design Hands-on electronics prototyping and mechanical assembly Ability to use electronic measurement equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes and data loggers; environmental and pressure chambers; and hand tools. Experience with test management and issue tracking applications (e.g., Jira, TestRail). Qualifications Mandatory: Technical Diploma or Degree 3+ years of experience in product quality, product testing, validation, regulatory compliance, or a related engineering role Experience developing and executing verification plans Experience with reliability, environmental, or electromechanical testing Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Team player who can work with collaborators and cross-functional teams Nice-to-Have: Ability to interpret engineering requirements, specifications, drawings, and test data Familiarity with engineering statistics and data analysis techniques Experience working within a regulated product development process Knowledge of CE, EMC, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65 and related regulations …

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