Senior Product Safety and Compliance Engineer

Michael Page; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across a portfolio of complex engineered products. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure products meet global safety standards while driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role you will assess conformity to SEMI, IEC, UL, CE, ISO, RoHS, REACH, FCC and OSHA, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Safety Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years in Product Safety/Compliance engineering in highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of SEMI, NFPA, IEC, UL, CE, ISO, RoHS, REACH, FCC, OSHA.
• Experience with risk assessments, FMEA, hazard analyses and root cause investigations.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements to product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety assessments and compliance reviews across the lifecycle.
• Evaluate products against safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define and integrate safety requirements into development processes.
• Coordinate certifications with external labs and certification bodies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Develop safety documentation, risk management plans, and records.
• Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Provide guidance during design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Prepare documentation for audits, regulatory submissions, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to lead product safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation efforts across a portfolio of complex engineered products. You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure products meet global safety standards while driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised technology organisation with a strong reputation for engineering innovation, product excellence, and technical leadership. The business offers a collaborative environment where engineers have the opportunity to work on sophisticated technologies, influence product development, and contribute to solutions used by leading organisations worldwide.

Description

• Lead product safety assessments and compliance reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate products against industry safety standards and regulatory requirements including SEMI, IEC, UL, CE, ISO, and related frameworks.
• Identify potential design risks and work with engineering teams to implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Define and integrate safety and compliance requirements into product development processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety-related requirements including RoHS, REACH, FCC, and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate and maintain product certifications through collaboration with external testing laboratories and certification bodies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement strategies to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, FMEA activities, and root cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, risk management plans, and compliance records.
• Create and oversee product safety testing protocols and validation programmes.
• Review test data and recommend design improvements to address safety or compliance concerns.
• Provide expert guidance during design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and certification organisations.
• Prepare documentation required for audits, regulatory submissions, and compliance reporting.
• Deliver safety and compliance training across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to industry standards development activities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of experience in Product Safety Engineering, Compliance Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience within highly regulated industries, ideally semiconductor capital equipment or complex industrial systems.
• Strong knowledge of global safety and compliance standards including SEMI, NFPA, IEC, UL, CE, ISO, RoHS, and related regulations.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, FMEA activities, and root cause investigations.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to product development and engineering processes.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with radiation-emitting equipment.
• Experience conducting SISTEMA evaluations.
• Functional safety expertise supporting PLC-based safety systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Product Safety Engineer (CPSE), Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), or similar certification.
• Advanced experience managing safety certification programmes and regulatory audits.
• Expertise supporting complex electromechanical products within a global manufacturing environment

Job Offer

• Work on highly advanced products at the forefront of technology and innovation.
• Influence safety and compliance strategy across the full product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
• Gain exposure to global regulatory standards, certification programmes, and industry-leading practices.
• Join a company that values technical expertise, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.