Standards & Compliance Manager

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DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drive trains for professional applications that are used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Norcross

Job Title:

Standards & Compliance Manager

Reports To:

Director Product Compliance with a dotted line to Head of Quality BU New Tech
FLSA Code:
Salaried Exempt

The role encompasses representing DEUTZ Business Unit (BU) New Tech and advocating for its positions, products, and strategic priorities across a range of government agencies, industry organizations, and trade associations, with particular emphasis on but not limited to off‑high‑way vehicle, power systems, and sustainable energy sectors. Additionally, this position will operate at the forefront of policy and regulatory development, proactively advancing the interests of DEUTZ in promoting our innovative electric drive, battery technology, hybrid solutions, and hydrogen engines within all relevant regulatory and industry forums.

• Regulatory Compliance and Certification
  • Participate and advocate within applicable standards consortiums and technical committees via collaborative standards development systems.
  • Active participation in relevant committees and boards pertaining to DEUTZ product lines e.g., OSHA, U.S. EPA, California ARB, EU Machinery Regulation, UN ECE R100, IEC, UL, CSA standards, ISO 26262, communication security and Open Charge Point Protocol.
  • Track evolving global standards and assess their impact on product design and business strategy.
  • Manage and maintain certification for batteries, battery electric equipment types and hybrid products, including powertrain systems, and charging systems for the Americas.
• Product Design and Testing
  • Define and review technical compliance requirements (product safety, EMC, FMEA).
  • Collaborate proactively with design, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure compliance is integrated early into product development related to component selection, labeling, and documentation to ensure regulatory conformity.
  • Coordinate product and system‑level testing with NRTLs.
• Documentation and Auditing
  • Obtain and manage compliance documentation (e.g., Declarations of Conformity, Technical Construction Files, test reports, safety assessments).
  • Support internal and external audits related to product compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Serve and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including business development, R&D, Quality, and Production—especially with teams in Europe (Germany & Netherlands).
  • Applicable customer support functions on compliance related topics.
  • Train engineering and project teams on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication and project management skills with cross‑functional teams.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving.
• Excellent documentation, technical writing, and analytical skills.

• This position may have direct reports.

• Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10‑20% depending on business needs and includes travel to headquarters, industry events, and test facilities.

• B.S. in related field (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Science, Environmental, or Engineering).
• 4 years of experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, certification and product testing within relevant industry (industrial machinery or energy storage sectors).
• 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Advocacy experience within professional associations and regulatory bodies primarily within the automotive, equipment manufacturing, and environmental regulation sectors: SAE International, EMA/AEM, California ARB, California AQMDs, and MECA.
• Experience in standards and…