Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment

Specialized Bicycle Components; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components is seeking a Compliance Engineer to ensure bicycles and equipment meet global regulatory standards and internal requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, testing, legal, and sourcing teams to secure market access and maintain compliance documentation.

Applicants should have 7+ years in product compliance, a mechanical/electrical background, and hands-on experience with UL, CSA, ISO, and ASTM processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product compliance and regulatory or test engineering.
• Experience with certification processes and test standards (UL, CSA, ISO, ASTM, etc.).
• Experience working as part of global cross‑functional teams in product development.
• Excellent communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations, PowerPoint presentations, and working meetings with partners in Asia.
• Strong mindset for quality, health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of bicycles and equipment with international product safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead compliance reviews, plan and organize testing and certification to ensure market access, including UL certification, EU declarations and other third‑party approvals.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis for compliance issues across the product lifecycle.
• Plan and execute compliance testing strategies in collaboration with internal and external laboratories.
• Monitor and interpret emerging regulations and proactively guide teams on new requirements.
• Partner with legal and supply chain teams on trade compliance topics, including regulatory requirements impacting global product distribution (e.g., labeling, documentation, packaging, import/export considerations).
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, certification files, and technical reports.
• Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and test organizations globally.
• Contribute to the development and interpretation of new industry standards impacting cycling products.
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes across product categories.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

At Specialized, we push the boundaries of innovation in cycling. We are looking for a Compliance Engineer to ensure our bicycles and equipment meet global and internal requirements and regulatory standards. In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring that our products are safe, compliant, and ready for global markets, working closely with engineering, testing, legal, and sourcing teams. You will also interact externally with certification bodies and industry associations, helping shape the future of bicycle standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of bicycles and equipment with international product safety and regulatory requirements
• Lead compliance reviews, plan and organize testing and certification to ensure market access, including UL certification, EU declarations and other third‑party approvals
• Support audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis for compliance issues across the product lifecycle
• Plan and execute compliance testing strategies in collaboration with internal and external laboratories
• Monitor and interpret emerging regulations and proactively guide teams on new requirements
• Partner with legal and supply chain teams on trade compliance topics, including regulatory requirements impacting global product distribution (e.g., labeling, documentation, packaging, import/export considerations)
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, certification files, and technical reports
• Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and test organizations globally
• Contribute to the development and interpretation of new industry standards impacting cycling products
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes across product categories

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials) or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in product compliance and regulatory or test engineering
• Experience with certification processes and test standards (UL, CSA, ISO, ASTM, etc.)
• Experience working as part of global cross‑functional teams in product development
• Excellent communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations, PowerPoint presentations, and working meetings with partners in Asia
• Strong mindset for quality, health and safety practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of bicycle, e‑bike, and cycling accessories product safety standards
• Familiarity with trade compliance regulations affecting product entry into US/EU/Global markets
• Experience with chemical compliance and sustainability topics (e.g., restricted substances, packaging regulations)