Sr. Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer

Quanex; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Sr. Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer to ensure product compliance with industry standards across North America. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments to advocate for technical interests and influence evolving standards in the fenestration industry.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or engineering. The position offers a salary range of $105K to $130K, along with bonuses and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or engineering within building products.
• Familiarity with international standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in sustainability or material compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management group in standards and regulatory initiatives.
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and communicate internally.
• Support customer-facing teams by responding to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Project management

Technical credibility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Materials compliance tools

Job description

Overview

Quanex is looking for a Sr. Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer to join our team located in Minneapolis, MN, Owatonna, MN or Sioux Falls, SD.

The Sr. Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring Quanex products comply with applicable regulatory, code, certification, and industry standards across North America and select global markets. This role serves as a technical liaison between internal engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and external regulatory bodies. A critical aspect of the position is active participation in industry associations and technical committees, representing Quanex’s technical interests and influencing evolving standards within the window and door industry.

What’s Attractive About the Position

• Influence Industry Standards
• High-Impact, Cross-Functional Leadership
• Purpose-Driven Work in Sustainability & Compliance

What Success Looks Like

• Lead the Product Management group in standards and regulatory initiatives, providing recommendations for product, component, material, and process improvements.
• Interpret standards and regulations and translate them into clear, actionable engineering and product requirements.
• Participate in and support standards development activities for industry associations; lead committees to advance Quanex goals in standards and regulatory matters.
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and standards impacting window, door, and fenestration components; assess impact and communicate requirements internally.
• Ensure all applicable industry regulations are met, including compliance timelines and required documentation.
• Use materials compliance tools to manage declarations, documentation, and information.
• Generate exceedance reports and collaborate with Engineering and Supply Management to reduce materials of concern and prioritize corrective actions.
• Ensure products comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., FGIA/AAMA, ASTM, NFRC, UL, CSA, ISO, ICC).
• Advocate for Quanex’s technical positions while maintaining credibility and collaboration with industry peers.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership on emerging standards, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to support new product development and product changes from a compliance standpoint.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to address compliance-related issues and corrective actions.
• Support customer-facing teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service) by responding to regulatory, testing, and certification inquiries.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and resolution of compliance-related nonconformances or field issues.
• Support patent-related activities and other legal processes as needed.
• Contribute to New Product Development and Productivity projects using DFMEA and DVPR methodologies, ensuring a strong compliance, standards, and materials-management perspective across the various divisions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Compliance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with international standards and regulatory frameworks.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, product engineering, or testing within the window, door, or building products industry (preferred).
• Familiarity with fenestration standards and building codes (preferred).
• Experience supporting sustainability, environmental, or material compliance initiatives.
• Ability to support the creation, development, and renewal of fenestration industry standards and building codes.
• Proficiency with materials compliance tools and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Technical credibility and professional judgement.
• Strong interest in sustainability, materials compliance, and waste/resource reduction.
• Ability to create detailed project plans and manage complex projects effectively.
• Excellent team collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.

The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.