Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment
Specialized Bicycle Components · Morgan Hill, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of bicycles and equipment with international product safety and regulatory requirements
- Lead compliance reviews, plan and organize testing and certification to ensure market access, including UL certification, EU declarations and other third-party approvals
- Support audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis for compliance issues across the product lifecycle
- Plan and execute compliance testing strategies in collaboration with internal and external laboratories
- Monitor and interpret emerging regulations and proactively guide teams on new requirements
- Partner with legal and supply chain teams on trade compliance topics, including regulatory requirements impacting global product distribution (e.g., labeling, documentation, packaging, import/export considerations)
- Develop and maintain compliance documentation, certification files, and technical reports
- Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and test organizations globally
- Contribute to the development and interpretation of new industry standards impacting cycling products
- Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes across product categories
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials) or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in product compliance and regulatory or test engineering
- Experience with certification processes and test standards (UL, CSA, ISO, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience working as part of global cross-functional teams in product development
- Excellent communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations, powerpoint presentations, and working meetings with partners in Asia
- Strong mindset for quality, health and safety practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of bicycle, e-bike, and cycling accessories product safety standards
- Familiarity with trade compliance regulations affecting product entry into US/EU/Global markets
- Experience with chemical compliance and sustainability topics (e.g., restricted substances, packaging regulations)