Sr. Product Compliance Engineer

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. seeks a Senior Compliance Engineer to drive global product compliance initiatives, ensuring our products meet safety, EMC, performance, regulatory, and material compliance requirements across markets.

Based at either Clemmons, NC or Atlanta, GA, this role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership, mentors engineers, and partners with agencies to strengthen certification processes and compliance infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related sciences
• 5+ years in regulatory compliance or product certification
• Experience leading certification activities for UL/CSA/IEC in a global environment
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and Agency Data Acceptance Programs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage global agency certification and regulatory projects for recreational products
• Lead product safety, performance and energy efficiency testing from concept to approval
• Mentor compliance and design engineers in testing methodologies and standards
• Advise on regulatory requirements and compliance strategies with engineering leadership
• Maintain comprehensive compliance records and documentation
• Collaborate with international test labs and external agencies for approvals
• Provide guidance through all agency certification phases to ensure timely delivery

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ME or EE preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for global product compliance initiatives and ensuring Hayward products meet all applicable safety, EMC, performance, regulatory, and material compliance requirements. Based in our Clemmons, NC or Atlanta, GA facility, this role will provide strategic and hands‑on technical competence for compliance activities across multiple product categories and global markets.

The Senior Compliance Engineer will mentor junior engineers, guide cross‑functional teams, and partner with global agencies to strengthen Hayward’s certification, testing, and compliance infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to uphold Hayward’s reputation for product excellence

and regulatory integrity.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities

• Manage global agency certification and regulatory compliance projects for recreational water products including variable speed pumps, filtration systems, robotic cleaners, and white goods.
• Lead product safety, performance, and energy efficiency testing from product conception through final regulatory approvals.
• Mentor and develop compliance and product design engineers in regulatory processes, testing methodologies, and certification standards.
• Act as a technical advisor and subject matter expert to engineering leadership, identifying applicable regulatory requirements, influencing product design decisions, and advising on compliance strategies that ensure global compliance readiness.
• Promote consistent, continuous improvement of compliance practices, tools, and documentation across Hayward’s global engineering sites.
• Represent Hayward in industry forums, standards committees, and external audits to shape emerging regulatory requirements and maintain leadership in compliance practices. Technical and Operational Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain comprehensive compliance records of certifications and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with international test laboratories (NRTLs, Notified Bodies, EMC labs, etc.) to obtain necessary approvals for global market access.
• Engages in technical design reviews to identify applicable regulatory requirements, advise project teams on compliance strategies, contribute to product design decisions, and assess the scope of regulatory efforts. Estimate time, resources, and activities required to achieve certifications and regulatory milestones.
• Provide expert guidance to product development teams through all phases of the agency certification process, ensuring timely delivery of compliant products.
• Manage internal compliance testing, including safety, EMC, and environmental validation, and support design teams in troubleshooting test failures.
• Author and maintain compliance process documentation, procedures, and training materials to support certification and accreditation programs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure factory compliance with safety agency audits and maintain certification continuity across production sites.
• Support development and calibration of test and measurement equipment, as well as maintenance of lab certification programs (e.g., UL Data Acceptance, ISO 17025).

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Sciences required. ME or EE preferred. Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, product certification, or related engineering fields. Experience working in a Design/Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proven success leading certification activities. Experience testing & certifying products to UL, CSA, NSF, & IEC standards in a Global environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and Agency Data Acceptance Programs (e.g. UL DAP, NSF AMD, Intertek Satellite) is a plus.
• Previous experience with DOE, EPA, Material Compliance regulations and NFPA 70 a plus. Skills and Attributes:
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical rigor and business priorities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to represent Hayward effectively with external agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management tools.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.
• Willingness to travel as needed for global compliance and audit activities. Work Environment:
• Involves both Office and Laboratory work. Indoor & Outdoor activities are routine requirements of the job.
• Commonly works around water, mechanical assemblies, and electrical machinery.