Product Safety & Compliance Specialist, Custom Products & Collectibles

BDA•Dallas, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

At BDA, product compliance is about more than checking boxes — it’s about helping bring creative products to life in a safe and compliant manner. We are looking for a Consumer Product Safety & Compliance Specialist to support the testing, documentation, and regulatory review of bespoke and off the shelf products across a variety of client programs. Our work includes custom promotional products for kids, gaming collectible products, bobbleheads and sporting event merchandise, branded consumer goods, and other unique products designed for well-known brands and their customers. In this role, you’ll help ensure products meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements before they reach consumers. You’ll partner with internal teams, external clients, and testing labs to coordinate test plans, review reports, manage documentation, and help outline what is needed to move products forward safely and compliantly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and meaningful work. No two days look exactly the same, and your attention to detail will directly support BDA’s ability to deliver products that are creative, compliant, and safe for the end consumer.

Requirements

Experience working with testing labs and certification processes.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into business actions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance/document management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Health & Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience and/or relevant certifications in product safety, regulatory compliance, or consumer product compliance may also be considered.
3–5+ years of experience in consumer product safety, regulatory compliance, or related field
Strong knowledge of consumer product regulations (e.g., CPSIA, ASTM, ISO standards).

Nice To Haves

One who is passionate about Sustainability or has experience navigating Extended Producer Responsibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret consumer product regulations (e.g., CPSIA, ASTM, FDA, FCC, Prop 65) applicable to product categories.
Ensure products comply with U.S. and international safety standards, including labeling requirements.
Ensure products comply with all applicable client specific requirements.
Coordinate product testing with third-party laboratories.
Evaluate product specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation for compliance risks.
Partner with product development, sourcing, and quality teams to integrate compliance requirements early in the design process.
Maintain technical files, declarations of conformity, certificates, and compliance documentation.
Support supplier audits and ensure vendor compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Assist with import/export compliance documentation and EPR/Sustainability related tasks.