Sr. Product Compliance Engineer

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead global certification efforts for residential and commercial pool equipment. You will manage regulatory programs from concept through approvals, ensuring compliance with UL, CSA, NSF, and IEC standards worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a related engineering degree, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams. Travel for audits is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related sciences is required.
• 5+ years in regulatory compliance or product certification.
• Experience with UL/CSA/NSF/IEC standards in global environments.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and agency data programs is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for global audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage global agency certification and regulatory projects for recreational water products.
• Lead product safety, performance, and energy testing from concept to approvals.
• Mentor design engineers on regulatory processes and certification standards.
• Advise engineering leadership on compliance strategies for global readiness.
• Coordinate with international labs to obtain market access approvals.
• Maintain comprehensive compliance records and documentation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product certification

Regulatory strategy

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Sciences

ME or EE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance management tools

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE “HAYW”) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

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.
• 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).
• Work Environment:
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Qualifications

Education:

• 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.