Product Compliance Engineer

Trek Bicycle Corporation Ltd; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trek Bicycle Corporation is seeking a dynamic Product Compliance leader to guide regulatory activities for bicycles and components. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, and global teams to meet applicable regulations across sales markets.

A strong command of CPSC, REACH, RoHS, and related standards is essential. Ideal candidates possess investigative research skills, are self-starters, and can translate complex legal and technical details for diverse audiences while

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting regulations and standards.
• Ability to review BOMs for product compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product compliance development across Trek products.
• Coordinate third-party testing and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers globally.
• Maintain and organize documentation for certifications and test reports.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

BOM review

Bicycle mechanics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Excel

BI

Job description

A bit about usTrek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!Job DescriptionTrek Bicycle is looking for a dynamic, driven leader who can support product compliance development for various products. Should have a strong desire to be part of the development of innovative products and technology. The ability to research, interpret, and create necessary strategies to meet applicable regulations is essential. Must be a self-starter who can identify solutions to the company’s needs with little instruction. Should be able to find opportunities and gaps. This person will report to the Product Compliance Manager and must be able to work cross-functionally with various internal teams to ensure we successfully meet the relative regulations in requested sales markets. The ideal candidate should have a working application of the English language.Areas of Focus:Chemical Compliance as it relates to CPSC, REACH, RoHS, ECHA, TOSCA, and SCIPChildren’s bicycles and components for product and regulatory complianceEPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) reportingElectric bicycle and component complianceBattery compliance and third part certificationRegulatory knowledge pertaining to manuals, labels, and packagingSpecific Skills or Knowledge:Possess strong investigative research skills and ability to understand regulations and standardsAbility to review BOM’s (Bills of Materials) for productBicycle mechanics and functional application of bicycle systemsAbility to present and communicate legal and technical details to a wide audienceCollaborate with engineering to identify and implement product compliance requirementsWork with Trek suppliers and participate in clear direction and knowledge growthWork with global subsidiaries and suppliers in product testing, certification, and type-approvalAssist in coordinating third-party testing in global labs and support investigation of failuresOrganize/maintain documentation for compliance (e.g. certifications, test reports, technical files, etc.)Experience working with standards development (ASTM, ANSI, IEC, ISO, etc.)Ability to assist product development teams with compliance budgets and schedulingDevelopment of compliance strategies to reduce costs and time to marketGeneral Skills or Knowledge:Manage multiple projects at the same time; prioritize and possess a sense of urgencyExcellent communication skills, with the ability to handle complex issues and provide clear, actional adviceAbility to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and objectivesProficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)Possible international travel and participate with international standards developmentTraining: Technical writing, Excel Pivot Tables, BI (Business intelligence), drafting process and procedures, project managementCulture: Desire to be part of an iconic bicycle company, participate with a great team, ride bikes, and have fun!Trek Benefits:• Flexible and fun company culture• Competitive health care• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance• Competitive vacation package• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)• Employee discounts on all product• Deep partner retail discountsWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.We are an E-Verify employer.For more information, please click on the following links:E-Verify Participation Poster: English / SpanishE-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish