Senior Regulatory & Compliance Engineer

Delta-Q Technologies; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Regulatory & Compliance Engineer to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring that products meet stringent international safety and environmental regulations. You will evaluate regulatory changes, manage compliance projects, and liaise with external agencies to ensure product certifications. This forward-thinking company values collaboration and innovation, providing a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of cutting-edge battery charging solutions. If you are passionate about regulatory compliance and eager to make a positive impact in the electric vehicle industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus program

2% GRSP employer matching

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Paid time off plus personal days

$300 annual Health Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance programming

In-house Gym

EV charging stations

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 8+ years in regulatory safety, EMC, and environmental compliance.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage product compliance with international regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate product approvals and maintain compliance certifications.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and their impact on product designs.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Safety Standards Knowledge

EMC Regulations

Environmental Compliance

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree (Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

Arena PLM Software

Electrical Test Equipment

ISO 9001

ISO 17025

Assent Compliance Software

Green Point Compliance Software

Job description

About Delta-Q Technologies:

Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high-efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 4 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.

What We Value:

Perseverance: We don’t give up when it’s hard.

Innovation: We improve our products and processes when it’s a competitive advantage.

Collaboration: We are one team. Respectful, open and honest.

Driving Results: We are here to win. We work hard to deliver on our commitments.

Doing the Right Thing is the central philosophy at Delta-Q. Four simple words that sum up our values, and so much more about our company. It means doing the right thing for our employees, communities, and customers.

We’re passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to 'Charge The Future' and we mean it. At the end of the day, it’s what keeps us going.

About ZAPI GROUP:

Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies (www.zapigroup.com), a global leader in motion control, battery charging, and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards.

Position Summary:

The Senior Regulatory & Compliance Engineer is responsible for managing product compliance with international regulatory and legal requirements. The role ensures that Delta-Q products comply with safety, EMI/EMC, energy efficiency, and environmental regulations.

Specific Duties:

1. Evaluate global regulatory changes and their impact on products, shaping engineering and product technology accordingly.
2. Manage budget, project schedules and tasks.
3. Define compliance requirements for product designs and testing, and provide guidance on global regulatory standards at all stages of the product life cycle.
4. Coordinate product approvals with external agencies and distribute compliance certifications and reports.
5. Liaise with external test houses and third party agencies (UL, CSA, Intertek). Notify the appropriate body on testing and compliance topics.
6. Manage product design programs as the SME, resolving compliance findings and collaborating with stakeholders.
7. Ensure product changes meet regulatory approvals.
8. Manage and maintain a global database and train product design teams on regulatory/compliance standards and their requirements.
9. Oversee and track product recertification activities, the creation of compliance reports, and internal testing for compliance safety and liability.
10. Manage environmental compliance, submissions, and energy efficiency certifications (CEC, DOE, NRCan).
11. Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Relevant education in an Engineering discipline preferably in electrical or electronics.
2. Minimum 8 years experience in regulatory safety, EMC, and environmental compliance fields.
3. Working knowledge and direct experience with various country approvals, regulatory marks, and homologation processes. This includes NA (UL, CSA) EU (B), AU/ANZ (RCM), Japan (PSE), Korea (KC), etc.
4. In-depth knowledge and direct experience of global compliance frameworks (RoHS, REACH, SCIP, TSCA, PFAS, California prop 65, Conflict Minerals and other).
5. Proven ability to complete regulatory reports and provide timely, written correspondence to internal and external customers including regulatory bodies.
6. Must possess strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage their time for completion of tasks across independent projects or program deliverables, while effectively balancing priorities.
7. Strong desire to work within a collaborative, productive, and empowered cross-functional team.
8. Consistently exhibit and model Delta-Q’s company values (Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Driving Results).

The following will be considered additional assets:

1. Experience in specialized/PLM software such as Arena.
2. Familiarity with the use of electrical test equipment, calibration, and maintenance practices.
3. Experience with quality management systems including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
4. Experience in environmental compliance reporting systems (Assent, Green Point).
5. Experience with battery charger energy efficiency regulations, testing, and reporting.
6. Ability to read and interpret regulatory EMC standards.

Salary and Benefits:

Base Salary: $130,500 - $152,250 per year plus bonus. The compensation offered will be determined by experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual incentive (bonus) program
• 2% GRSP employer matching with Industrial Alliance (iA)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with Sunlife Financial
• Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time per year.
• $300 annual Health Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance programming with Inkblot Therapy/GreenShield
• In-house Gym
• EV charging stations
• Dog-friendly office