We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Manager of Product Safety and Compliance to define and implement our product compliance strategy . You will manage our regulatory path through global geographies as we launch a novel product into new markets. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to be at the center of a category-shifting launch.

This is an on-site Manhattan based position reporting to the Head of Quality and Safety

Aescape is the NY-based lifestyle robotics company redefining self-care. 

We announced the world’s first commercially available, fully automated AI-powered massage experience with Equinox in March — and this is only the beginning. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.  

Backed by $85M in funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we’ve assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Peloton, Tonal, Uber, The New York Knicks, and more to bring people and robotics together for better living.

In less than 48 hours since announcing our launch and partnership, publications like WIRED, Fast Company, Popular Science, Sports Business Journal, Fortune and Now This News have covered our news, with remarkable enthusiasm.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement a comprehensive regulatory strategy based on business objectives.

• Partner with and manage partners responsible for testing and certification.

• Collaborate with Aescape engineering and operations team to address regulatory requirements.  Supporting internal design assessments, reviews, and testing as required.

• Setup and manage systems to track and manage compliance data including certification records.

• Drive Product Safety assessments such as Hazards Analysis.

• Interface to suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager of Product Safety and Compliance should have:

• 10 or more years of experience in Hardware Product Safety and Compliance with successful certification of multiple consumer products.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science field.

• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements including UL, CE, and FCC marking process.

• Critical and dynamic thinking to ensure Product Safety and Compliance goals are achieved.

• Experience launching multiple safe and compliant products to the market.

• Cross-functional skillset in driving Hazards Assessments.

• Excellent verbal and written skills for presenting strategy and status of activity.

• Detail oriented with good project management skill set.

• Collaborative and patient in introducing people to regulatory requirements.

What’s In It For You 

• The chance to make a difference with a product that will make the world a better, healthier place.

• Being a part of a trailblazing technology company that is anticipated to transform the massage industry.

• A team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun

• Super interesting, challenging-but-tractable technical problems to solve.

• We’ll grow together—your personal and professional growth are equally important.

• Free massages in NY and SF office!

• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement.

• Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us.

• 401k with 4% company match.

• Unlimited vacation, generous parental leave.

• Working late? Dinner is on us.

• Competitive pay + equity plan, the salary range for the role is $175,000-$192,000 plus bonus + equity.

Begin Your Aescape Career Journey

At Aescape, we’re on a mission to redefine self-care for a better world, and we’re seeking trailblazers to join us on this journey. We’re inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. We value diverse perspectives and resourceful, determined individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Aescape, we empower people to reach their full potential, just as our product empowers better living. If you’re ready to innovate, create, and make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.