Compliance Specialist

Location: Apex, NC

Job Type: contract

Company: The Select Group

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Department: Engineering Services / Quality & Compliance

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Director of Compliance

Role Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for enabling the certification and global approval of engineered products and equipment. This self-motivated, hands-on individual is vital in informing engineering teams of regulatory requirements during the design process, developing and implementing pre-compliance test plans, and coordinating testing at internal and external laboratories to ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC, and other international standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance Expert: Serve as the primary product compliance authority during the development of new solutions, acting as both an individual contributor and technical leader.
Design Support: Provide technical interpretation of agency standards during the design, development, and prototyping phases to ensure "compliance by design."
Agency Liaison: Serve as the direct interface and facilitator between internal development teams and external regulatory agencies (e.g., UL, ETL, TUV).
Lab Management: Act as the owner of internal lab accreditations, overseeing processes and procedures to ensure continued conformance to applicable regulatory standards.
Audit Leadership: Successfully host and manage facility audits by regulatory bodies at any company site as required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across functional organizations to ensure project success and maintain positive working relationships at all levels.
Project Tracking: Drive deliverables and deadlines within a documented timeline, managing multiple projects through varying stages of development.
Risk Mitigation: Monitor and adjust project plans based on changing priorities, resources, or evolving regulatory landscapes.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years in Safety and Product Regulatory Compliance, specifically managing and leading compliance engineering projects.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronic and/or hydraulic designs, including pumps, motors, and automated control systems.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to gain consensus across a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to exercise diplomacy and problem-solving skills with all levels of staff.
Software Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and SharePoint.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or 3–5 years of equivalent experience in a similar role).

Preferred Qualifications

Standard Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with UL, CSA, IEC, CE, RoHS, and REACH standards.
Specific Mastery: Prefer knowledge of industrial standards such as UL 508, UL 778, and IEC 60335 or equivalent international standards.
Seniority: 5+ years of experience in Safety and Product Regulatory Compliance within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Core Behavioral Characteristics

Self-Starter: High-energy and resourceful, with a strong drive for accomplishment and the ability to work independently.
Detail-Oriented: A strong personal work ethic with meticulous attention to technical details and documentation.
Hands-on Problem Solver: Willingness to work in a lab environment to overcome technical obstacles and validate designs.
Integrity: Demonstrated understanding of the appropriate handling of confidential and proprietary information.