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Product Safety Engineers

SOC 17-2111.03

Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Science

3.5

Active Learning

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

English Language

3.8

Law and Government

3.8

Design

3.7

Administration and Management

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Mechanical

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

Key Tasks

1Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.

2Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.

3Report accident investigation findings.

4Evaluate product designs for safety.

5Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.

Also Known As

Chemical Detection Expert Extra Vehicular Activity Safety Engineer (EVA Engineer) Increment Manager Leak Detection Engineer Product Inspection Coordinator Product Safety Administrator Product Safety and Standards Engineer Product Safety Associate Product Safety Clinician Product Safety Compliance Leader