Product Compliance Certification Engineer

Actalent; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Product Compliance Certification Engineer to act as the technical expert for certification and regulatory compliance activities across a broad industrial product portfolio. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development to support new product introductions and ongoing compliance through the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading certification efforts, coordinating third-party testing, and preparing for audits, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience leading product certification and compliance activities.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory standards evaluation for products.
• Ability to work with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead product certification and regulatory compliance efforts across the full lifecycle.
• Evaluate products against safety and performance standards for conformity.
• Coordinate certification and testing with third-party laboratories.
• Support early compliance requirements in design and development.
• Review changes to ensure ongoing compliance with standards.

Skills

Product certification

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing & documentation

Third-party testing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

UL/CSA/Intertek knowledge

Documentation tools (PLM/ERP)

Job description

Job Title: Product Compliance Certification Engineer

The Product Compliance Certification Engineer serves as the technical expert for certification and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring that products meet applicable domestic and international standards throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to support new product introductions, sustaining engineering efforts, certification activities, and ongoing compliance requirements across a broad industrial product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead product certification and regulatory compliance efforts for new and existing products across the full product lifecycle.




• Evaluate products against applicable safety, regulatory, and performance standards to ensure conformity prior to release and throughout production.




• Coordinate certification and testing activities with third-party testing and approval organizations, including nationally recognized testing laboratories.




• Support new product development teams by identifying, interpreting, and addressing compliance requirements early in the design process.




• Review engineering changes, component modifications, and design updates to confirm continued compliance with relevant standards and certifications.




• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to investigate compliance-related issues, field concerns, and non-conformances, and support corrective actions.




• Support and prepare for certification audits, surveillance audits, and regulatory investigations, ensuring required documentation and evidence are available.




• Interpret emerging regulations, standards, and certification requirements and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders.




• Maintain accurate and complete technical files, certification records, compliance documentation, and audit materials in accordance with regulatory expectations.




• Participate in cross-functional review meetings involving product changes, compliance concerns, and certification requirements to provide expert guidance.




• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on regulatory, safety, and certification requirements, helping teams integrate compliance into designs and processes.




• Act as a key compliance resource for engineering and product development teams, supporting broader ownership of compliance across an industrial product portfolio.

Essential Skills

• 37+ years of experience supporting product certification, product safety, regulatory compliance, testing, or standards-related activities.




• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred, with significant relevant product certification, compliance, testing, or regulatory experience considered in lieu of a degree.




• Demonstrated understanding of how products are evaluated against industry and safety standards.




• Experience working with engineering teams, manufacturing organizations, quality groups, and external certification bodies.




• Experience working with third-party certification and testing organizations such as UL, CSA, Intertek, TÜV, or other nationally recognized testing laboratories.




• Experience supporting certification audits, surveillance audits, and regulatory investigations.




• Ability to interpret technical standards and apply requirements to product designs and manufacturing processes.




• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex standards and requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.




• Strong documentation skills for maintaining technical files, certification records, and compliance documentation.




• Knowledge of electrical safety standards, product safety requirements, EMC requirements, machinery and equipment directives, and pressure equipment requirements.




• Knowledge of industrial machinery, electromechanical systems, controls, motors, or related equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting products sold globally across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.




• Interest in taking broader ownership of compliance across an entire industrial product portfolio.




• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development.




• A proactive mindset for identifying compliance risks early in the design and development process.




• Comfort serving as an internal subject-matter expert on certification and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional industrial and engineering environment, working closely with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves regular interaction with external testing and certification organizations and participation in audits and review meetings. The environment emphasizes structured documentation, adherence to industry and safety standards, and collaboration across multiple disciplines to support a diverse industrial product portfolio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Michigan City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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