Regulatory Compliance Manager
About The Position
At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships. Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications. If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here. As a Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in guiding regulatory and certification compliance for fire alarm and life safety products from early development through production. Our team is looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners to ensure products meet UL standards (UL 864, UL 2572, UL 268, and others), applicable NFPA codes, and certification body requirements. If you have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, take pride in supporting compliant product design and certification, and want to contribute to reliable, life-saving technologies, this role could be a great fit for you!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Fire Protection, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience
- 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, certification, quality, or engineering support roles within the fire alarm or life safety industry
- Working knowledge of UL 864 and the UL product certification and follow-up services process
- Familiarity with NFPA codes, particularly NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, or certification reviews
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Experience working directly with UL, FM, or other certification bodies
- Attention to detail and regulatory discipline
- Ability to coordinate across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
- Clear written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Practical problem-solving approach to compliance issues
- Ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Background supporting regulated electrical or electronic product manufacturing
- Experience with change management processes (ECO/ECN) in a regulated environment is preferred
- NICET or other relevant fire/life safety certifications
Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory and certification compliance for fire alarm control units and related life safety products, with primary responsibility for UL 864
- Serve as the primary point of contact with UL and other NRTLs, including support for listings, evaluations, follow-up services, and audits
- Coordinate product certification activities, including submissions, documentation, witness testing, and factory inspections
- Review and assess engineering, firmware, component, and manufacturing changes for regulatory impact in coordination with engineering and quality teams
- Maintain compliance documentation, including certification records, compliance matrices, and change impact assessments
- Track and manage corrective actions related to audit findings, nonconformance's, or certification issues
- Monitor changes to UL standards, NFPA codes (e.g., NFPA 72, NFPA 70), and related regulations; communicate requirements and impacts to stakeholders
- Provide guidance and training on regulatory and certification requirements to internal teams
- Support internal audits and management reviews related to regulatory compliance
- Assist with responses to AHJ inquiries and customer compliance questions
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones
Benefits
- Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
- Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
- A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
