Sr. Manager, Product Inspection & Claim Defense

Position Summary Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. Role and Responsibilities Role & Responsibilities The Product Inspection & Claim Defense Specialist is a critical role within Samsung Electronics America's (SEA) Product Safety (PS) Department. This position is dedicated to conducting comprehensive product analyses to assess liability for Samsung products, ensuring exceptional customer care, managing brand and product risk, and effectively handling product liability claims, including litigation and subrogation cases. The role requires a strategic approach to claim management, defense strategies, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard Samsung's reputation and ensure customer satisfaction. By effectively managing product liability claims and implementing strategic defense initiatives, the Product Inspection & Claim Defense Specialist plays a vital role in protecting the company and its customers. Join Samsung Electronics America and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative and safe products while upholding the trust of our customers worldwide Claim Management: Manage product liability claims, including alleged property damage, injury cases, pre-suit demands, and litigation. Defense Strategy: Develop and implement defense strategies to ensure efficient case management and resolution. Product Training: Train teams on product symptoms, remedies, and mechanisms of home appliances. Collaboration with QA Lab: Review and evaluate QA lab analysis findings, develop actionable plans based on results, and work with Suwon engineers for corrective actions and product risks. Settlement Approval: Review settlement authority forms for leadership's approval. Reporting to Leadership: Provide real-time reports on high-profile claims to leadership. Customer Service: Monitor claim managers to ensure excellent customer service for consumers, agents, and internal/external stakeholders. Handling Litigation Claims: Lead the Product Liability Litigation claims & Investigations, setting strategies and priorities aligned with company objectives and risk tolerance, and participate in depositions to defend claims. Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on significant litigation and investigation matters, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Case Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive pending management data for litigation cases to ensure effective case handling. Diary System: Maintain a diary system to document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures. Claim Expense Management: Manage claim handling expenses and invoice handling. Fire Scene Inspections: Attend scene & lab inspections and destructive lab examinations to support expert analysis and determine the cause of incidents. Investigator Training: Train junior investigators on inspection skills and monitor/train on their inspection reports. Technical Contact Center Operation: Manage Technical Call Center agents who handle Product Liability Claims to inspect products on-site by the Servicer. Product Safety Consultant: Serve as an internal consultant regarding product safety concerns. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 10+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree. Technical education or product engineering or troubleshooting experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong understanding of Home Appliance and Display products. Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and find resolutions to application-based issues. Excellent collaborator with the ability to effectively communicate across divisions and language barriers. Experience working with product engineers and offshore resources in different time zones (a plus). Experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams. Ability to travel within the US & overseas for business purposes. Experience working in a complex, deep organization, corporate, and departmental settings. CFEI (Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator) or CFII (Certified Fire and Explosion Instructor) preferable. Claim Adjuster license is preferable. Advanced knowledge of U.S. litigation procedures is a plus. Skills and Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills to analyze data, make informed decisions, and provide recommendations for ongoing and new projects. Ability to apply critical thinking and creative solutions to address challenges based on data analysis. Communication Proficiency: Professional verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to clearly explain reports and analysis to diverse audiences. Attention to Detail: Analytical mindset with a focus on precision and thoroughness in all tasks. Process-Oriented Approach: Numbers-focused with a strong emphasis on optimizing processes and workflows. Proactive Problem-Solving: Initiative-driven with a "can-do" attitude, ownership, and a commitment to proactive problem-solving. Self-Motivation & Results-Oriented: Flexible, self-organized, and self-directed with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent relationship management skills with a customer service focus. Abi