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Principal Engineer – PPE

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1896H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

144 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Contribute to NFPA’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives on all matters related to personal protective equipment (PPE) for emergency services and industrial workers • Serve as a technical expert on PPE and other assigned subject matters • Provide support and mentorship to junior staff • Consistently demonstrate the NFPA Way by bringing Passion, being Bold, being Curious, getting Connected, and Owning it!

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with demonstrated knowledge of technical principles and terminology and an ability to interpret and apply technical information
10+ years of related experience in manufacturing or laboratory testing of personal protective equipment
Understanding of test method design and evaluation, including intra-laboratory repeatability studies, inter-laboratory reproducibility studies, and relevance studies
Understanding of the practical application of codes and standards to PPE design, manufacturing, and performance
Understanding of the PPE product development and testing cycles
Understanding of emergency services, particularly the fire service, and their overall safety needs
Strong written communication skills with experience in technical and business writing
Strong verbal communication skills with experience in public speaking
Strong meeting facilitation and typing skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge relationships with a large cross-section of constituents and to effectively navigate and resolve complex situations with diplomacy
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Detail oriented with strong project management, planning, and organization skills.