Lead Compliance Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Compliance Engineer to join our growing Product Development department. The primary responsibility is to own and drive compliance activities on a wide-variety of HARTING related products and solutions. The Compliance Engineer will work with the design, development, and innovation teams to understand the appropriate standards and requirements as well as perform risk analysis on proposed designs and drive the submittal process at the appropriate regulatory body.

• Lead and motivate an international compliance team (covering Americas, Europe and APAC) ensuring effective collaboration and high performance
• Manage and deliver compliance projects, balancing project work and leadership responsibilities (60% Projects / 40% Leadership)
• Achieve product and engineering compliance by developing and executing compliance programs and completing documentation
• Interact with regulatory agencies to facilitate projects, track changes, address compliance questions and issue services
• Analyze and evaluate new product constructions for compliance risks within the appropriate standard(s)
• Be responsible for interfacing with regulatory agencies to understand what standards apply to what product
• Research, identify, and develop expertise on applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes
• Organize compliance programs by preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources, including test laboratories and equipment
• Document compliance by completing approval applications, recording test results, preparing investigative reports, preparing and filing Declarations of Conformity, and maintaining compliance database
• Update job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging compliance engineering practices and standards, participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations, reading professional publications, and maintaining personal network
• Other duties and ad hoc projects may be assigned as customer requirements dictate some of the day-to-day activities of this role and the team

• BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
• 3+ years experience of Project Management and Leadership responsibilities, ideally with an international context
• 5+ years UL regulatory compliance experience
• Knowledge of UL, CSA, CE requirements and processes
• Knowledge of DNV, ATEX and BIS requirements and processes preferred
• Experience certifying new product
• Experience interacting with customers, regulatory agencies, test labs, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of UL1977, UL2875, UL1682, UL508, UL817 and others