Compliance Engineer

lifefitness; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Leaves of absence (parenteral, medical

Paid time off and holidays

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to ensure Cardio and Strength products meet global safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, partnering with design, quality, and product development teams.

You will develop compliance plans for NPI, witness tests, prepare Declarations of Conformity, assess safety risks, keep up with new standards, and support external auditors while delivering high-quality, compliant fitness equipment worldwide.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
• 5+ years in Regulatory Compliance, Product Safety or related engineering.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance by collaborating with design teams and reviewing data.
• Develop compliance plans for NPI programs with timetables and resources.
• Determine compliance by witnessing tests and evaluating findings.
• Document compliance and prepare Declarations of Conformity.
• Analyze safety risks and create Risk Assessment reports.
• Stay updated on new standards and regulations.
• Assist with environmental compliance surveys and RoHS/REACH/Prop 65.
• Support external product and process compliance auditors.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

Excel/Office skills

Communication skills

Product standards/regulations

New product development

Manufacturing/engineering experience

Education

B.S. in EE/ME

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we are dedicated to empowering the world to work out and creating healthier lives together. As a Regulatory Compliance Engineer, you will play a critical role in bringing innovative fitness equipment to market by ensuring our Cardio and Strength products meet global safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with engineering, quality, and product development teams, you will help deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that exceed industry standards and support exceptional workout experiences worldwide. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about advancing product innovation responsibly.

What You'll Do

• Ensure product compliance by collaborating with design teams: reviewing design data, identifying and resolving product and engineering design issues, and researching and identifying applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes.
• Develop compliance plans for New Product Introduction programs by preparing timetables, cost estimates, required internal and external resources, and equipment.
• Determine compliance by witnessing tests, measuring, analyzing, and evaluating findings.
• Document compliance by completing test requests, and approval applications; recording, analyzing, and summarizing test results; preparing Declarations of Conformity.
• Analyze new products for safety-related risks and create Risk Assessment reports.
• Update job knowledge by tracking and understanding new standards and regulations, participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations, reading professional publications, and maintaining compliance database.
• Assist with managing external suppliers' environmental compliance survey responses and ensure environmental compliance with RoHS, REACH, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations.
• Support external product and process compliance auditors.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, Product Safety, Certification Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering organization.
• Experience with Product and/or Environmental Standards and Regulations.
• Experience with New Product Development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel /Office skills.

Preferred

• Experienced with EMI / EMC testing: developing test plans, conducting testing, analyzing results, driving design changes based on results

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first , play as one team , and raise the bar on fitness innovation -in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done , with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $81,000 - $117,400 annually. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to:

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parenteral, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning