Senior Compliance Engineer

Senior Compliance Engineer
Location: Fort Wayne, IN US

Are you a regulatory expert who thrives on ensuring products meet rigorous global standards while enabling speed to market? Join us as a Senior Compliance Engineer, where you’ll lead strategic compliance efforts, support cross-functional innovation, and shape the future of safe, high-performance products across multiple industries.

At Dekko, precision, safety, and compliance are woven into our DNA. We’re seeking a driven professional with deep knowledge of domestic and international compliance frameworks, who enjoys solving regulatory challenges, guiding certification strategies, and leading third-party approvals with confidence.

Job Summary

You will:

• Serve as the company’s regulatory compliance authority—translating global standards into actionable product and process requirements.
• Lead UL DAP certification programs, ensuring our labs, testing, and documentation meet the highest third-party benchmarks.
• Drive product lifecycle compliance—from early design input to final approval—while enabling on-time market launches.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Certification Leadership

• Interpret and apply relevant global regulations (UL, CSA, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISO, etc.) to ensure multi-market access and compliance.
• Lead UL certification projects from quoting through issuance of Certificates of Compliance (CoC) and Notices of Authorization (NoA).
• Guide internal teams through product compliance milestones, including regulatory risk assessments and gap closure strategies.

Testing and Documentation Excellence

• Develop and manage descriptive technical reports, test plans, and submission packages to support regulatory audits and certifications.
• Maintain UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) status through rigorous calibration protocols, method validation, and audit readiness.
• Oversee internal and third-party product testing—ensuring data traceability, integrity, and regulatory acceptance.

Audit and Surveillance Preparedness

• Act as the lead liaison during UL and regulatory audits. Address Variation Notices (VNs) through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and assess evolving regulatory standards using tools such as the Collaborative Standards Development System (CSDS).
• Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation and ensure readiness for surveillance, renewal, and expansion audits.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Program Management to align product design and material choices with regulatory pathways.
• Provide compliance input during design reviews and product changes to ensure regulatory alignment and avoid delays.
• Review product labeling, installation instructions, and documentation for alignment with compliance and certification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 5 or more years of experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, or certification project management.
• Strong command of global compliance frameworks (UL, CE, ISO, IEC, EMC/EMI, FCC, FDA, etc.).
• Experience with third-party testing labs and compliance audits.
• Superior technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong ability to interpret standards, drawings, and test protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or certifications (such as ASQ CQE, RAC, PMP).
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies (such as FMEA, ISO 14971).
• Knowledge of compliance and document control tools.

Why Join Us

• Be a strategic voice in product safety, quality, and certification.
• Work on high-impact projects that shape industry innovation.
• Join a collaborative, technically advanced team committed to excellence.