Senior Regulatory Compliance Lead: EPR & Packaging

Sterling Engineering; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Lead to oversee EPR programs, labeling accuracy, and regulatory alignment across the U.S., Canada, and select markets. You will work with Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Legal to embed compliance into product design and launches.

The role requires a strong track record in regulatory affairs for manufactured goods, deep knowledge of labeling and packaging regulations, and experience with cross-border

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with product labeling and packaging compliance.
• Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements across US states, Canadian provinces, and international markets.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Legal.
• Knowledge of labeling, packaging, product claims, regulatory markings, and certifications.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain regulatory requirements to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance activities for commercial food-grade equipment and related products across the U.S., Canada, and other markets.
• Provide technical expertise on product regulations, labeling, packaging, environmental regulations, and EPR obligations.
• Own and manage EPR compliance programs, including monitoring changes and coordinating reporting.
• Ensure products, packaging, and labeling comply with regulations and company standards.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product design and commercialization.
• Develop and maintain regulatory compliance processes, documentation, and systems.
• Support third-party certification audits and external regulatory assessments.
• Review and approve product labeling, packaging, and documentation for compliance.
• Evaluate marketing materials and claims for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of product labeling, environmental, and EPR requirements.
• Serve as SME for EPR and environmental compliance.

Skills

EPR

Labeling & Packaging

Regulatory compliance

Commercial equipment compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs or related field

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Lead to oversee EPR programs, labeling accuracy, and regulatory alignment across the U.S., Canada, and select markets. You will work with Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Legal to embed compliance into product design and launches.

The role requires a strong track record in regulatory affairs for manufactured goods, deep knowledge of labeling and packaging regulations, and experience with cross-border