Compliance Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Mason City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is expanding its Engineering Team and is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join them. This role supports the broader Door Group and will be based on-site at their Curries manufacturing facility in Mason City, Iowa. The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring Door Group facilities producing hollow metal doors and frames maintain compliance with applicable industry standards, certifications, and codes. This role plays a critical part in managing and maintaining UL and Intertek certifications, with a primary focus on fire-rated and windstorm-certified products. The specialist will serve as the primary liaison between certification agencies and internal quality, engineering, and operations teams, ensuring certifications remain accurate, current, and aligned with product offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related technical field
3–5 years of experience in compliance, quality systems, or certification management within building products, construction materials, or a related manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of hollow metal door and frame construction and performance standards
Strong understanding of fire-rated, windstorm, and/or impact-resistant product requirements
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple certifications across facilities
Proven ability to address audit findings and implement corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with auditors, facility leaders, and cross-functional teams
Ability to balance compliance enforcement with a collaborative, partnership-driven approach
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with UL, Intertek, or similar third-party certification bodies preferred
Willingness to travel up to 40%, including travel to Mexico and Canada

Responsibilities

Monitor, manage, and maintain UL and Intertek certifications across multiple facilities and brands
Serve as the primary point of contact with UL and Intertek, including initiating and managing listing updates for new or enhanced product offerings
Request, track, and document certification listing changes and approvals
Identify and lead certification consolidation opportunities to simplify listing management and expand product capabilities
Ensure facilities maintain valid markings, labels, and production documentation in accordance with applicable standards, including UL 10C, UL 752, NFPA 80, ASTM, ANSI A250.13, and windstorm-related requirements
Prepare facilities for third-party certification inspections by ensuring documentation, quality records, and samples are inspection-ready
Conduct internal audits and facility reviews to identify non-conformances and partner with operations teams to implement corrective actions
Develop, maintain, and update internal compliance procedures supporting certification requirements
Track and resolve non-conformances, product deviations, and corrective action reports related to certification standards
Act as the internal subject matter expert for fire-rated and windstorm product compliance
Provide training and guidance to operations, engineering, quality, and product management teams on certification requirements
Support product development teams in assessing certification impacts for new or modified designs
Actively contribute to a safe, collaborative, and compliant working environment
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate governance requirements, AADG policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Program with company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Gym reimbursement
On-site Health Clinic
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career