Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Charles River Laboratories • Charleston, SC

250d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Regulatory Compliance Engineer to ensure our products, processes, and operations comply with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies. The ideal candidate works closely with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain compliance strategies, interpret regulatory requirements, guide teams through compliance processes, and serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering related discipline.
• 4 - 6 years of experience.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, certification processes, or related role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and certification standards in the industry.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies or certification bodies (TUV, UL, CSA, CE, etc).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations (e.g., ISO standards, FCC, EMC/EMI, Safety, IEC 61010, etc).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in regulatory compliance or related fields (e.g., CRCM, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Global Market Access certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, CE, UL, FCC).
• Develop, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance strategies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory approvals and certifications.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and notified bodies during inspections, audits, or inquiries.
• Review engineering designs and product specifications for compliance from concept to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA/QC, legal, manufacturing) to address compliance issues.
• Monitor and report changes in regulatory environments and recommend necessary updates to processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on regulatory requirements and best practices.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree