Compliance Engineer

Compliance EngineerOTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.OTTO’s opportunity:Our Compliance Engineer provides technical expertise on compliance engineering projects involving various national and international product safety, product certification, and environmental regulations. Projects will be gained on a proactive approach through research and market driven requirements through the latest specifications.Prevents compliance issues by working with various depts; reviewing design data; identifying and resolving product and engineering design issues; identifying short-term and long-range issues; researching and identifying applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes; developing compliance policies.Specifically, the Compliance Engineer will:Review and evaluate new product designs including changes to existing designs with respect to safety and regulatory certificationsStay abreast of all upcoming changes to compliance regulations and standards to ensure OTTO is meeting all current requirements for new and legacy products. Assess product regulations and standards impact of new market entries (e.g., as associated with expansion into new countries, applications, etc.)Provide technical testing/certification support to OTTO’s current customer and supplier base through customer forms, databases, IMDS, SCIP, and etc.Work with Engineering and Sales to provide input and direction concerning regulatory requirements to insure timely feedback and cost approvalsBe a mentor to engineers, technicians and design teams on techniques to achieve regulatory certifications testing and complianceInterface with outside agencies so that the products can be formally tested and certified to meet designated requirementsMaintain an effective working relationship with UL, CSA, FM, and other agencies as requiredResponsible for creating, supporting, and maintaining all technical files required by various safety and certification agencies, including monitoring and updating of applicable standardsBe a lead internal auditor and assist with external auditsCreate or update processes and procedures to meet evolving regulationsEducate coworkers, suppliers, and customers on various regulations and how to comply with their changesProvide support and advise staffAssist with other related duties as required or assignedWhat you’ll need to bring to the table:B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of US Intrinsic Safety, TSCA, Conflict Minerals, Prop 65, FCC, EAR and ITAR SpecificationsWorking knowledge of product environmental regulations and standards such as E.U. RoHS, REACH, ATEX, PPE, EMC, RED directivesMinimum 3 years of experience in compliance engineering disciplineWorking knowledge of ISO 14001Working knowledge of EMC requirements and testingWorking knowledge of EN/UL/CAN 61010-1 with ‘hands on’ testing experience is a plusIndependent high-level organizational skills are required, requires ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneouslyBackground in project management experience essentialStrong oral and written communications skills; must have a pleasant and helpful mannerAbility to use various measurement devicesMust have excellent figure aptitude and be detail orientedRequires the ability to understand basic mechanical/electrical techniques and theoriesAvailability for nonstandard or extended work hoursLift equipment up to 50 lbs.Current Government Security clearance is a plusTest Lab experience is preferredMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentOTTO’s Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with a company matchTuition AssistanceLife Insurance BenefitsCompetitive PayProfit Sharing BonusPaid Vacation and HolidaysCompany PicnicHoliday PartyAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities,please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/VeteranFederal NoticesFederal EEOC - Know Your RightsNLRB NoticeE-VerifyRequest for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation:If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.comThese contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.