Regulatory Compliance Manager

Sterling Engineering; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a seasoned Compliance Manager in Oklahoma City to lead regulatory compliance across multiple product categories. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience, deep knowledge of NSF certifications and EPA regulations, and the ability to translate legislation into actionable business requirements. This full-time position offers an annual salary up to $150,000 and includes minimal travel. You will oversee certifications and partner with external experts while working cross-functionally with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience in commercial-grade or regulated product environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance across product categories.
• Oversee NSF certifications and manage compliance databases.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support compliance efforts.

Skills

NSF certifications

EPA regulations

EPR reporting

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional influence

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Location: Lodi, NJ or Oklahoma City offices

Compensation: up $140K

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: annual bonus potential

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across multiple product categories. This individual will oversee NSF certifications, EPA-regulated products, EPR reporting, and the organization’s intellectual property portfolio. This opening is due to an upcoming retirement, and the selected hire will benefit from a structured transition and knowledge‑transfer period.

Job Duties

• Act as the internal authority for NSF, EPA, and EPR compliance (must-have experience).
• Oversee roughly half of the NSF certifications within the company’s branded product lines.
• Maintain the EPR packaging compliance database and manage annual state reporting for CA, OR, and CO.
• Direct all patent and IP activities, including filings and ongoing maintenance, in partnership with external law firms.
• Support compliance for EU‑bound products, including plastics regulations and Prop 65 alignment.
• Monitor evolving regulations and translate requirements into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Work cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development teams.
• Partner with external regulatory experts while serving as the in‑house subject matter expert.
• Minimal travel required (approximately 10–15%).

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality within commercial‑grade or regulated product environments.
• Deep knowledge of NSF certifications, EPA regulations, and EPR reporting.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and convert it into practical business requirements.
• Demonstrated independent operator with hands‑on, proven experience.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong judgment and cross‑functional influence skills.
• Background in quality or engineering preferred; experience with plastics is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance and Management

Industries

Manufacturing

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