Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Location: Muskegon, MI (onsite)

Our client is an established North American manufacturer of commercial food equipment serving the foodservice, hospitality, and retail markets. This role joins the engineering team as the company advances its product portfolio and keeps pace with evolving energy, safety, and environmental regulations.

Purpose of the Job

The Regulatory Compliance Engineer will develop strategies, with Engineering and Product Management, to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The role plays a critical part in the company’s product performance and product-line evolution.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory strategy to support the company's business objectives and product portfolio.
• Provide guidance, training, and support in regulatory compliance activities. Key stakeholders include the Engineering, Quality, and R&D laboratory. Represent the company externally – ASTM, ANSI, EPA, DOE, UL, Intertek (ETL), NSF, AHRI, and ASHRAE.
• Ensure that all company products meet applicable regulatory requirements and standards in North America. Develop deep knowledge and expertise in relevant regulatory standards. Represent the company’s position on regulatory matters with government agencies and trade groups. Actively participate in committee meetings.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, including applications, registrations, documentation, and notifications, to regulatory authorities.
• Stay informed on changes in regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices, and report these findings to the key stakeholders. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential regulatory issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with regulatory agencies, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and requests.
• Develop and implement regulatory policies, procedures, and best practices to efficiently maintain compliance. Educate the management team and engineering functions on regulatory matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development processes and roadmap.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Master’s degree in Engineering or Advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant ASTM, ANSI, DOE, EPA, NSF, and UL standards.
• Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills: demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet key deadlines is essential as is the ability to bring projects to successful completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.