Product Compliance Engineer – Regulatory Lead

Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS) invites applications for a Product Compliance Engineer to lead global regulatory activities for a portfolio of engineered products. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and leadership to ensure compliance across lifecycle, from development to market.

You will interpret regulations, guide teams, and prepare submissions, with emphasis on safety standards, certifications, and continuous improvement in a multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product compliance, certification, regulatory engineering, or similar.
• Strong understanding of product safety standards and certification processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, wiring schematics, and engineering documents.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally within engineering-led organisations.
• Knowledge of ASME Codes, CRN, LVD, PED, EMC, Machinery Directives.
• Familiarity with North American and European engine emissions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Determine compliance and regulatory requirements for new products and engineered solutions.
• Ensure products comply with applicable domestic and international regulations, directives, and standards.
• Interpret changing regulatory requirements and drive implementation within the business.
• Support new product development teams with compliance guidance and technical expertise.
• Lead product safety reviews and regulatory risk assessments.
• Coordinate product certification activities with third-party agencies.
• Manage compliance audits and certification assessments.
• Investigate product compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review technical documentation, product labeling, specification sheets, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports and submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpret drawings/schematics

Product safety standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS) invites applications for a Product Compliance Engineer to lead global regulatory activities for a portfolio of engineered products. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and leadership to ensure compliance across lifecycle, from development to market.

You will interpret regulations, guide teams, and prepare submissions, with emphasis on safety standards, certifications, and continuous improvement in a multinational