Compliance Engineer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Compliance Engineer to provide commercial and technical product regulatory expertise for low and medium voltage power distribution equipment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering with at least three years in compliance or regulatory fields. Key duties include applying safety standards, managing documentation, and collaborating with design engineering. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, alongside knowledge of engineering principles and compliance standards. Suitable candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools like CAD.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply electrical and product safety standards to new and existing products.
• Partner with design engineering to incorporate compliance requirements into product specifications.
• Prepare and manage documentation packages for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Project Leadership

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD or PDM systems

Job description

Job Summary

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.
• Assist in component qualification activities.
• 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.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical & Regulatory Expertise
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem‑Solving
• Project Leadership
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Documentation
• Decision‑Making
• Attention to Detail
• Training & Mentorship
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Confidentiality & Professionalism