Manager, Equipment Compliance

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Manager, Equipment Compliance Engineer in the United States to lead testing, lab operations, and validation to ensure platforms meet stringent safety and certification standards.

You will bridge lab execution, data analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive regulatory readiness and innovation in testing methodologies for future platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering considered).
• Minimum 1–3 years of testing, quality assurance, or engineering support experience in consumer goods or equipment-related industries.
• Hands-on testing and validation with lab equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Ability to translate performance data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot testing methodologies and configurations while following compliance protocols.
• Knowledge of IoT-enabled systems and data-driven analytics for equipment monitoring preferred.
• Familiarity with dispensers, coolers, and vending technology.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance and performance testing on beverage equipment, ensuring alignment with internal standards and external regulations.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate lab instrumentation and test rigs with organized workflows.
• Maintain and upgrade the Engineering Lab infrastructure for ongoing compliance activities.
• Develop and refine testing procedures, manuals, and documentation for standardization and certification.
• Collect, record, and analyze test results using digital tools; identify anomalies and provide insights.
• Generate detailed compliance reports and performance summaries for certifications and design refinement.
• Assist in IoT‑based monitoring and data analysis to identify trends affecting compliance.
• Support certification submissions by ensuring documentation meets regulatory specs across regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to troubleshoot issues and meet timelines.
• Engage in cross‑functional efforts to modernize testing capabilities and validation processes.

Skills

Change Management

Continual Improvement Process

GMP

ISO 14001

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Production Management

Production Processes

Quality Control (QC)

Six Sigma

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Waterfall Model

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering considered).

Job description

Job Description Summary:

At TheCoca‑ColaCompany, delivering excellence to our consumers extends beyond beverages to the world-class equipment and technologies that enable branded experiences globally. Ensuring quality and regulatory complianceofthis equipment is vital tomaintainingtrust and operational reliability. TheManager, Equipment ComplianceEngineerplays a critical role in this effort by supporting equipment testing, lab operations, and validation processes that guarantee our platforms meet stringent performance, safety, and certification standards.

In this role, you will work at the core of compliance engineering, bridging lab execution, data analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. Your contributions will advance commercialization efforts, enable regulatory readiness, and help the company continuously innovate testing methodologies for future platforms. If you are passionate about quality, hands-on engineering tasks, and driving efficiency in compliance workflows, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact withinCoca‑Cola’sglobal system.

WhatYou’llDo for Us

• Execute compliance and performance testing on beverage equipment such as dispensers, coolers, and vending machines, ensuring alignment with internal KORE standards and external regulatory requirements.

• Set up, calibrate, andoperatecomplex lab instrumentation and test rigs whilemaintainingorganized and efficient lab workflows.

• Maintain and upgrade the Engineering Lab infrastructure, ensuring availability and readiness of tools, materials, and digital resources for ongoing compliance activities.

• Develop and refine testing procedures, operating manuals, and documentation to support standardization, certification, and internal quality validation requirements.

• Collect, record, and analyze test results using digital tools,identifyinganomaliesand supporting resolution through actionable insights.

• Generate detailed compliance reports and performance summaries for use in certifications, design refinement, and stakeholder updates.

• Assistin IoT-based monitoring and data analysis for deployed equipment toidentifytrends affecting compliance and performance reliability.

• Support certification submissions by ensuring technical documentation meets regulatory and KORE specifications across regions.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to troubleshoot identified design issues, ensuringtimelyresolution aligned to project timelines.

• Engage in cross-functional efforts that bridge engineering, quality, and innovation initiatives, contributing to modernization of testing capabilities and improved validation processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering considered).

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in testing, quality assurance, or engineering support roles within aconsumergoods, foodservice, or equipment-related industry.

• Proficiencyin executing hands-on testing and validation, including lab equipment calibration and maintenance.

• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and translating performance data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

• Ability to systematically troubleshoot testing methodologies and equipment configurations while adhering to compliance protocols.

• Knowledge of IoT-enabled systems and data-driven analytics for equipment performance monitoring preferred.

• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, including dispensers, coolers, and vending technology.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional engineering projects and external supplier engagements.

• Strong organizational ability tomaintainstreamlined testing workflows and deliveraccuratedocumentation under evolving timelines.

• Adaptability in adopting new testing technologies and compliance processes to enable continuous improvement and innovation.

WhatWe’llDo for You

• Provide opportunities to shape the future ofCoca‑Cola’sequipment testing capabilities through modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

• Enable your contribution to certification processes and innovation projects,impactingdeployment speed and quality across global markets.

• Offer hands‑on experience in a dynamic lab environment where engineering, compliance, and IoT-enabled technologies converge to enhance performance validation.

• Support growth through collaboration with global teams and exposure to advanced tools, processes, and methodologies in compliance engineering.

The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require The Coca‑Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills

• Change Management
• Continual Improvement Process
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• ISO 14001
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Production Management
• Production Processes
• Quality Control (QC)
• Six Sigma
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Waterfall Model

Pay Range

United States: 109,000 - 129,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market‑based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s)

United States of America

City/Cities

Atlanta

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided

No

Job Posting End Date

September 27, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca‑Cola.

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