Compliance Engineer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1.031.282 - 1.375.043; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Compliance Engineer in Tijuana, Baja California, to provide regulatory expertise for low and medium voltage power distribution equipment. This role involves interpreting safety standards, managing documentation for regulatory submissions, and conducting compliance audits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of engineering experience in compliance or regulatory roles. Strong skills in technical communication and documentation management are essential. The position may require occasional travel for compliance activities.

Formación

• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in compliance, regulatory, or quality roles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or controls system design principles.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret and apply electrical and product safety standards to products.
• Prepare and manage documentation packages for regulatory submissions.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes for compliance.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Document management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Compliance Engineer which supports pre-sales, estimating, engineering, manufacturing and field services by providing commercial and technical product regulatory expertise related to low and medium voltage power distribution equipment, E-houses and control systems. This role will support the entire regulatory process with NRTLs, sales product applications, new product development and design standards of electrical control systems for safe, effective, and efficient operation of Forgent products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply electrical and product safety standards (UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC etc.) to new and existing products.
• Partner with design engineering to incorporate compliance requirements into product specifications, schematics, and component selection.
• Prepare and manage documentation packages for regulatory submissions and third-party certifications.
• Coordinate product testing with external labs and certification bodies (UL, Intertek, etc.).
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality and compliance requirements.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for compliance-related issues discovered during testing or production.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including test reports, risk assessments, technical files, and change-control records.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting electrical products and communicate impacts to engineering and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing.
• Travel occasionally (up to 15%) to support product testing and compliance activities

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in compliance, regulatory, or quality roles
• Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, and testing to meet regulatory and customer requirements
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or controls system design principles
• Familiarity with key regulatory standards and codes (UL, IEEE, ETL, NEC, IBC)
• Skilled in documentation, report writing, testing processes, and compliance assessments
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Proficient with standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience with risk assessments, auditing, and evaluating design compliance
• Ability to create and maintain compliance documentation and support inspections

Preferred Skills

• Experience in engineering roles within manufacturing, industrial, or related technical industries – specifically power distribution equipment (UL 508A, UL 891, UL 1558)
• Ability to understand both mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to solve complex problems creatively
• Experience using design tools such as CAD or PDM systems
• Exposure to emerging markets or technologies (e.g., renewable energy, energy storage, digital systems)
• Familiarity with Lean practices (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) is highly desirable