Product Certifications Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a growth-oriented Product Certifications Engineer to join the Product Compliance Team. This hybrid position reports to the Product Certifications Manager and is based in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to internal teams on certification pathways, test requirements, and regulatory risks.
• Communicate with agencies, contractors, and/or customers on regulatory/certification engineering and compliance-related matters.
• Ensure compliance activities align with applicable laws, engineering codes, internal policies, and safety requirements.
• Support product design and change management by reviewing engineering changes for certification impact and ensuring continued compliance with applicable standards.
• Interpret, apply, and document engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NSF, ASSE, CSA, UL, FM) to support product compliance and certification.
• Prepare, review, and submit product compliance plans to certifying agencies.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing teams to track compliance-related project costs, process invoices, and support certification budgets.
• Coordinate and support third-party testing, audits, and inspections, including sample selection, technical documentation review, and engineering responses to findings.
• Maintain and manage technical certification databases, including annual renewals, test data, audit reports, letters of conformity, and engineering change documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Product Compliance Team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering, Product Certification, or Product Management
• Background knowledge of certifiers including, NSF, ASSE, CSA, UL, FM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to collaborate well in a team and cross-functional environment
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency
• Punctuality and dependability
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees
• Understand and adhere to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action

Working Conditions

• Work in an office environment
• Work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday)
• Can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday)
• Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position is $74,600-$82,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, qualifications, and experience.