Regulatory Compliance Engineer - North America

Job Overview

Kalmar is looking for a dedicated Regulatory Compliance Engineer to join our R&D Engineering team. The Regulatory Compliance Engineer will ensure terminal tractors comply with industry standards, legislation, safety requirements, and internal requirements.

• Stay updated and inform management on local, national, and international regulations and standards related to terminal tractors, specifically in the USA and Canada.
• Help ensure that components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety, legislations requirements and internal demands for TT products.
• Report to regulatory authorities and produce reports for periodic reporting obligations.
• Coordinate or conduct thorough tests and inspections on terminal tractors to verify compliance with safety, emissions, and performance standards.
• Work with third‑party test and certification agencies, as required.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of certification processes, test results, and compliance records.
• Work closely with other engineers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to address compliance and certification issues.
• Evaluate prototype terminal tractors to determine their compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies in the certification process, collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate certification requirements and results to internal teams, manufacturers, and regulatory authorities.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and changes in regulations, implementing improvements in certification processes as necessary.
• Assess and manage risks associated with certification processes, minimizing potential issues.
• Provide training, as needed, on certification standards and procedures.
• Perform activities according to specified requirements and time schedules.
• Contribute to cooperation between product development, sourcing, testing, and manufacturing operations.
• Travel to customers or test labs for troubleshooting, if required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Law or a similar discipline.

• 5+ years experience preferred in the automotive vehicle (heavy‑duty trucks preferred) and/or mobile equipment industry.
• Experience with all truck systems – Structural, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Powertrain.
• Comfortable working with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama Connect, Jira/Confluence).
• Experience compiling data and writing reports.
• Experience performing or reviewing DVP&Rs, HARAs, FMEA.
• Demonstrated experience in applying ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations related to heavy vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency using documentation tools and software (e.g., Google Suite).
• Strong understanding of requirements engineering principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Will be required to work closely with other TT RDE personnel, Project Managers, Business Development, Test & Validation, Sourcing, Production and Services groups worldwide.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required.

• Rewards that truly count: meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender‑neutral pay, and flexible working conditions.
• Work‑life balance: vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves.
• Safety culture: a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, providing a stable environment that empowers employees.
• Purpose driven: contribute to solutions that transform global trade and develop digital technologies that set industry standards.
• People who move together: collaborate with a global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries.