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Account Manager - Client Services at Brightpath Associates About the role Expanding our R&D team with a hands‑on Fire Protection Engineer who can take products from blank page to factory launch. If you’ve personally owned the end‑to‑end development of portable/wheeled extinguishers or related fire protection products—prototyping, testing, certifications (UL/FM/USCG), and production scale‑up—you’ll feel right at home here. What you’ll do Own new product introductions (NPI) end‑to‑end: define requirements, develop concepts, build/test prototypes, drive certification, and launch to production with Operations and Quality. Design & validate portable and wheeled extinguishers (dry chemical, water mist/foam, CO₂, clean agent, lithium‑battery hazard solutions) including agent selection, nozzle/hardware, discharge dynamics, and ergonomics. Lead certification/approvals with UL/FM/USCG and align with NFPA 10 (and applicable NFPA/USCG standards). Prepare test plans, run/observe tests, interpret results, and resolve non‑conformances. Translate design to manufacturing: develop drawings/BOMs, tolerances, and critical‑to‑quality features; conduct DFM/DFA reviews; partner with suppliers on tooling and PPAPs; support pilot builds and ramp. Run experiments and analyze data: plan DOEs, GR&R, MSA, and failure/root‑cause analyses (8D/5‑Why); iterate quickly using our lab and production floor. Assure regulatory compliance: collaborate on cylinder/packaging and transport requirements (49 CFR/DOT), EPA SNAP where applicable, labeling, and user documentation. Continuously improve existing lines (cost, reliability, performance), and contribute to platform roadmaps (agents, valves, cylinders, hoses, wheels, brackets, etc.). Cross‑functional leadership: align scope, schedule, and budgets with PMO; communicate risk/mitigation; present gate reviews to leadership. Success looks like (6–12 months) Launch at least one NPI to production meeting time‑to‑listing , cost, and performance targets. Achieve first‑pass certification on key tests (UL 299/711/2129/8/154 as applicable) with minimal retest cycles. Demonstrate ≥95% first‑pass yield at pilot, with CTQs locked and control plans in place. Deliver complete DHF/PPAP packages and robust field‑use documentation. Qualifications Required B.S. in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline. 5+ years industry experience developing fire protection products, with direct, hands‑on ownership from concept through certification and production launch. Working fluency with UL/FM processes and relevant standards (e.g., UL 299, UL 711, UL 2129, UL 8, UL 154 ), NFPA 10 , and basic 49 CFR/DOT considerations for cylinders/transport. Proven lab skills: instrumentation, flow/pressure measurements, fire test setup, data acquisition, and statistical analysis. CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and drawing/BOM creation with GD&T fundamentals. Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause capability (DOE, 8D, FMEA). Preferred Experience with water‑mist/foam chemistries, clean agents/Halon alternatives, or lithium‑battery fire hazards. Exposure to USCG approvals, FM Approvals, and international marks. Familiarity with Stage‑Gate, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and control plans. Basic FEA/CFD literacy for flow/thermal problems (nice to have). Supplier development and custom tooling experience. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Brightpath Associates LLC

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