Compliance Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

A leading provider in industrial safety is seeking a Compliance Engineer in Houston, TX. This role ensures that all production meets regulatory standards while maintaining safety and quality. Responsibilities include leading compliance initiatives, liaising with certification agencies, conducting audits, and developing technical documentation. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering and experience with hazardous location product certifications. Join this growing team for a chance to impact industrial safety and enjoy competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality assurance.
• Expertise in hazardous location product certifications such as UL, ATEX, IECEx.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives for electrical products.
• Act as a liaison with certification agencies for approvals.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Product compliance expertise

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Quality assurance skills

Technical documentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Location: On-site – Greater Houston, TX Area

A leading provider in industrial safety and energy systems is seeking a Compliance Engineer to support its mission of delivering top-tier, certified products for hazardous environments. This role is key to ensuring that all production processes and components meet evolving regulatory standards while upholding an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where your efforts directly impact compliance strategies, certifications, and market readiness of complex electrical products used in high-risk applications. If you’re a technical compliance specialist with a passion for quality assurance, regulatory alignment, and product safety, this role offers long‑term growth potential in an essential industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives for electrical products intended for hazardous and industrial environments, ensuring adherence to global and domestic certification requirements.
• Act as the main liaison with external certification agencies and testing laboratories for product approvals, including coordination of testing protocols and documentation.
• Interpret and apply standards such as UL, IECEx, ATEX, and IEC60079 to support the certification of both new and legacy product lines.
• Conduct internal and external audits across manufacturing processes, ensuring regulatory alignment with ISO 9001 and related quality management systems.
• Develop technical documentation and certification packages, including test reports, risk assessments, quality plans, and specifications.
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes that may impact product compliance, advising internal teams on required adjustments.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead corrective action plans related to product safety and compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with product design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to embed compliance requirements into development cycles.
• Maintain meticulous records for audits, renewals, and agency communications.
• Provide internal training and guidance to stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Oversee RoHS & REACH compliance initiatives, driving project milestones and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all certification and regulatory inquiries across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with hazardous location product certifications (e.g., UL, ATEX, IECEx).
• Familiarity with certification bodies such as UL, Intertek, CSA, or FM Global.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and audit practices (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong technical documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience working cross‑functionally in production or engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of global compliance frameworks and international regulatory landscapes.
• Working knowledge of RoHS, REACH, and sustainability‑focused directives.
• Familiarity with electrical connector systems and their related standards.
• Prior experience conducting or preparing for internal quality audits.
• Strong foundation in risk assessment, testing, and failure analysis techniques.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position is based on‑site in a manufacturing setting, with occasional travel to partner testing labs or audit sites.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• This role requires eligibility for U.S. security clearance if necessary.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an essential, safety‑focused industry that plays a critical role in powering infrastructure across the globe.
• Work hands‑on with cutting‑edge technologies and certified systems that directly impact industrial safety.
• Collaborate with a close‑knit, high‑performance team driven by innovation, precision, and accountability.
• Competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a culture that supports long‑term career growth.

About Blue Signal:

As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles. Learn more at bit.ly/3D3a7NH