Sr. Product Compliance Engineer

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.
• Cook up coordination 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Sciences required. ME or EE preferred.
• 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.