Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Compliance Engineer to ensure bicycles and equipment meet global safety, regulatory, and internal requirements.

You will work with engineering, testing, legal, and sourcing teams to make products safe and market-ready worldwide, while interfacing with certification bodies and industry associations. You will lead compliance reviews, plan testing and certifications (UL, EU declarations, other third-party approvals), support audits and risk assessments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in product compliance or test engineering.
• Experience with certification processes (UL/CSA/ISO/ASTM).

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

Communication skills

Global cross-functional collaboration

Quality & safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials) or related field

Tools

Certification processes (UL/CSA/ISO/ASTM)

Job description

Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment Compliance Engineer JD 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)

1974 We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we began supporting Outride to help promote better health through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.