Senior Design Verifier

**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
- To provide quality and timely design verification services and technical advice on cranes and lifting equipment to our customers for the Industrial Regulatory Team.
- Administration of the crane design verification business; providing technical and organisational leadership.
- The provision to clients of design verification services for lifts, cranes and other industrial
- lifting equipment in accordance with the Regulations and TSG Management Manual and the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act, or other non-statutory / regulatory requirements

The provision to clients of plan approval services for the machinery outfit of surface craft and harbour lifting devices and machinery in accordance with TSG’s Management Manual and the provisions of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, or non-statutory requirements by MSA or others
- Reviewing and improving TSG processes and procedures for securing and delivering design approvals.
- Fulfilling the responsibilities and authorities assigned to your position title as detailed in the TSG Management Manual.
- To identify and assist in developing and securing both new business and new business opportunities.
- Mentor and provide technical training to junior verification engineers to develop their skills and expertise in design verification of cranes.
- Identify potential safety hazards and risks associated with cranes and propose appropriate design modifications or risk mitigation strategies.
- Identify your internal and external customers, determine and agree their requirements and ensure your output meets the standards you agree with them.
- Comply with SGS quality policy and objectives at all times.
- To undertake the required training and registrations as necessary to maintain certification and technical competency at all times.
- Raise a Fix It report when you observe an improvement or problem in the Quality Management system.
- Undertake all other relevant work requests relevant to your position in accordance with SGS policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Structural Engineering or a related field.
- CPEng or similar qualification for registration with Engineering NZ to perform design verification.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in crane design verification.
- In-depth knowledge of international design codes and standards for cranes and lifting equipment
- Proficiency in using industry-standard design and analysis software for cranes.
- Quality management experience either managing systems and/or auditing roles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Ability to manage workload and complete reporting in a timely manner to meet SGS and customer expectations.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationship with customers and gains their trust and respect

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels.

**Additional Information**
- Registered professional engineer (Chartered is desired) for eligibility assessment by Engineering New Zealand for CPEng registration in NZ.
- Familiarity with materials selection, fabrication methods, welding procedures etc related to cranes manufacturing, testing and inspection.
- Registered professional engineer (Chartered is desired) for eligibility assessment by Engineering New Zealand for CPEng registration in NZ.