Senior Compliance Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Compliance Engineer to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations. In this pivotal role, you will develop advanced compliance strategies, oversee product testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into product development. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. Join a high-performing team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your expertise will help shape the future of home improvement and safety. If you are passionate about compliance and product safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in product compliance or 10+ years in STEM-related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of compliance regulations and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead third-party product testing and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Compliance Standards Expertise

Regulatory Requirements Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in STEM-related Major

Tools

PLM Software

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Job Description

The Senior Product Compliance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all FBIN products comply with relevant regulations, standards, and customer requirements. This senior role involves developing and implementing advanced compliance strategies, leading third-party product testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of product safety and quality. This position may require occasional travel for audits, testing, or regulatory meetings.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in Deerfield, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior subject matter expert (SME) for compliance standards across multiple product lines.
• Support FBIN NPD Projects, with compliance requirements, certification testing, listing to enable launch of products in a timely manner.
• Lead the organization in staying up to date and advising on compliance with international, federal, and local regulations (e.g., FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, REACH).
• Oversee and organize third-party product testing to verify compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, test results, and certifications.
• Utilize PLM software to capture key compliance documentation and link to specific products.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development and lifecycle management.
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to customers regarding compliance-related inquiries and issues.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, including supplier compliance evaluations.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for internal teams on compliance standards and best practices as needed.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing optimized solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in product compliance OR Bachelor’s Degree in any STEM-related major with 10+ years of experience in product compliance.
• Extensive knowledge and facilitative skills with compliance and/or regulatory requirements, listings, certifications, and process development.
• Proven experience working with third-party testing agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of test systems and methods.
• Proficient in reading product design drawings and technical documentation.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage fluctuating priorities; must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with building material products (Doors, Locks, Decking, Plumbing etc., with focus on one or more areas).
• Experience working with ERP systems like SAP/Oracle, etc.
• Experience working with a PLM System (e.g., 3DX, Windchill, etc.).