Regional Certification Liaison 1

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Product Compliance Engineer – Genset Compliance Management

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Compliance Engineer to lead product safety and compliance management activities for generator set (Genset) products across countries in Rest of World (RoW - Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia-NZ and Latin America other than United States and Canada). This role is responsible for ensuring products meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and industry certification requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between the engineering organization and certification agencies in respective regions that could include UL, CSA, and other recognized certification and regulatory bodies, ensuring timely certification, maintenance of approvals, and resolution of compliance-related issues. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Quality, and external agencies to support product development, certification, and market access objectives.

This position also requires periodic travel to test laboratories and certification facilities to witness product testing, support certification activities, and ensure compliance requirements are met. In addition, the role will be responsible for establishing and continuously improving compliance management processes and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management

• Manage regulatory and compliance requirements for generator set products marketed in countries other than the United States and Canada.
• Knowledgeable in applicable standards, codes, and regulations relevant to gensets and associated electrical systems.
• Ensure products maintain compliance including new product development, product changes, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Monitor evolving regulatory and certification requirements and assess impact on products and business operations.

Certification & Agency Management

• Serve as the primary technical contact for certification agencies,
  • UL / CSA Group
  • EU Regulatory & Certification requirements covering the Machinery, EMC, RoHS & Noise Directives
  • Other certification, testing, and regulatory organizations as required
• Coordinate certification projects, audits, inspections, and follow-up activities.
• Manage certification documentation, test reports, technical files, and approval records.
• Drive timely closure of certification findings, non-conformities, and compliance gaps.

Engineering Support

• Provide compliance guidance to product development and engineering teams during design and development phases.
• Review product designs, drawings, specifications, and change requests for compliance impacts.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to compliance issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into product designs.

Regulatory Support & Consultation

• Respond to compliance and regulatory inquiries from:
  • Engineering teams
  • Sales and commercial teams
  • Operations and manufacturing teams
  • Quality and service organizations
• Provide technical guidance on the application of standards and certification requirements.
• Support customer and regulatory compliance documentation requests.

Testing & Validation

• Coordinate compliance testing activities with internal teams and external laboratories.
• Develop test plans and compliance validation strategies.
• Travel to certification laboratories and test facilities to witness testing and represent the company during certification evaluations.
• Review and approve testing documentation and certification evidence.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance management processes, procedures, and governance models.
• Establish compliance metrics, reporting mechanisms, and tracking tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve compliance efficiency, reduce certification lead times, and improve product readiness.
• Support compliance training and awareness programs across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Generation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred but not required.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in product compliance, certification, regulatory engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience with generator sets, power generation equipment, industrial electrical products, or similar engineered products preferred.
• Strong experience working with certification agencies and notified bodies for EU Regulatory certification. Working knowledge on RoHS, Outdoor Noise and other related EU Directives.
• Experience managing third-party testing and certification projects.
• Experience interpreting and applying Global product safety and compliance standards.

Technical Skills (Top Skills Required)

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

• Strong knowledge of RoW product compliance requirements for electrical and power generation equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Certification Management

• Experience coordinating certifications with:
  • UL / CSA Group
  • EU Notified Bodies
  • Africa & Middle-East regulatory agencies
  • Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)
  • Certification and inspection bodies

Product Safety Standards

• Knowledge of applicable standards and codes, including:
  • UL standards
  • CSA standards
  • Electrical safety requirements
  • Applicable NFPA and industry requirements
  • Generator set and power system compliance requirements
  • All related ISO / IEC / EN Standards

Product Development Support

• Design review and compliance assessment capability.
• Engineering change impact assessment from a regulatory perspective.
• Risk assessment and compliance validation planning.

Testing & Validation

• Product certification testing coordination.
• Test plan development and execution.
• Test witnessing and compliance verification.

Documentation & Compliance Systems

• Technical documentation management.
• Certification file maintenance.
• Compliance records and audit preparation.
• Process development and governance documentation.

Project Management

• Managing multiple certification and compliance projects simultaneously.
• Planning, tracking, and reporting compliance activities.
• Coordination of cross-functional stakeholders and external agencies.

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Relationship Management

• Ability to build effective working relationships with certification agencies, regulatory bodies, laboratories, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong customer-focused mindset when supporting internal and external compliance inquiries.

Analytical Thinking

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical data and make sound compliance-related decisions.

Attention to Detail

• High level of accuracy in reviewing standards, certifications, test reports, and compliance documentation.
• Strong focus on quality and risk mitigation.

Leadership & Influence

• Ability to influence engineering and business teams without direct authority.
• Drive compliance requirements effectively across cross-functional organizations.

Adaptability

• Ability to manage changing regulatory requirements and evolving business priorities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic product development environment.

Collaboration

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Sales organizations.

Initiative & Ownership

• Self-motivated with strong ownership of compliance deliverables.
• Ability to independently drive certification and compliance activities to successful completion.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Travel to certification laboratories, customer locations, manufacturing sites, and testing facilities to support compliance testing, certification activities, regulatory audits, and technical reviews.
• Estimated travel: 5-10%, depending on project and certification needs.

Success Measures

The Product Compliance Engineer will be successful when:

• Products achieve and maintain required certifications for countries in the regions other than US and Canadian markets.
• Compliance risks are proactively identified and mitigated.
• Certification projects are completed on schedule.
• Internal compliance inquiries are addressed accurately and promptly.
• Effective compliance processes and governance mechanisms are established and sustained.
• Strong working relationships are maintained with certification agencies and regulatory stakeholders.

Additional information: This job requires 5days in a week working from office.

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