Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment

Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment Compliance Engineer JD

At Specialized, we push the boundaries of innovation in cycling. We are looking for a

Compliance Engineer

to ensure our bicycles and equipment meet global and internal requirements and regulatory standards.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring that our products are safe, compliant, and ready for global markets, working closely with engineering, testing, legal, and sourcing teams. You will also interact externally with certification bodies and industry associations, helping shape the future of bicycle standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of bicycles and equipment with international product safety and regulatory requirements
• Lead compliance reviews, plan and organize testing and certification to ensure market access, including UL certification, EU
• declarations
• and other third-party approvals
• Support audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis for compliance issues across the product lifecycle
• Plan and execute compliance testing strategies in collaboration with internal and external laboratories
• Monitor and interpret emerging regulations and proactively guide teams on new requirements
• Partner with legal and supply chain teams on trade compliance topics, including regulatory requirements
• impacting
• global product distribution (e.g., labeling, documentation, packaging, import/export considerations)

Develop and

• maintain
• compliance documentation, certification files, and technical reports
• Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and test organizations globally
• Contribute to the development and interpretation of new industry standards
• impacting
• cycling products
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes across product categories

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials) or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in product compliance and regulatory or test engineering
• Experience with certification processes and test standards (UL, CSA, ISO, ASTM, etc.)
• Experience working as part of global cross-functional teams in product development
• Excellent communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations,
• powerpoint
• presentations, and working meetings with partners in Asia
• Strong mindset for quality,
• health
• and safety practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of bicycle, e - bike, and cycling accessories product safety standards
• Familiarity with trade compliance regulations affecting product entry into US/EU/ G lobal markets
• Experience with chemical compliance and sustainability topics (e.g., restricted substances, packaging regulations)