Senior Global Product Compliance Engineer – Certification

Hayward Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. seeks a seasoned Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead global certification efforts for recreational water products and ensure regulatory readiness across markets.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with laboratories, and maintain documentation while representing Hayward at standards committees and audits. This role requires travel and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related sciences; MS or EE preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or product certification in a design/manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience testing & certifying products to UL, CSA, NSF, and IEC standards in a global environment.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and Agency Data Acceptance Programs (e.g. UL DAP, NSF AMD, Intertek Satellite) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to support global compliance and audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global agency certification and regulatory compliance projects for recreational water products including pumps, filtration systems, and related equipment.
• Manage product safety, performance, and energy efficiency testing from conception through regulatory approvals.
• Mentor and develop engineers in regulatory processes, testing methodologies, and certification standards.
• Represent Hayward in industry forums, standards committees, and external audits to shape regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive compliance records and documentation.
• Coordinate with international test laboratories to obtain necessary approvals for global market access.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure factory compliance and certification continuity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Leadership

MS Office

Compliance management tools

5+ years regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MS or EE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. seeks a seasoned Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead global certification efforts for recreational water products and ensure regulatory readiness across markets.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with laboratories, and maintain documentation while representing Hayward at standards committees and audits. This role requires travel and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.