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Lancer Worldwide · 3 weeks ago

Regulatory Compliance Engineer

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. The Regulatory Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the company’s beverage dispenser products comply with all applicable federal, state, and international regulations, leading regulatory strategy, managing compliance processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Samantha Lopez

Responsibilities

Ensure products meet all relevant product safety requirements for their intended usage and market placement. Certifications may include UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards, Electronic Immunities and Emissions (EMC, FCC and similar), as well as local regulations or deviations

Construct product safety technical files in support of agency approvals

Maintain certification as products change or enhancements are added (e.g., merchandising options, digital displays, IoT technology)

Ensure products meet all relevant food safety requirements to ensure safety, product quality, and hygienic design of food-preparing products within the country for their intended usage and market placement. Certifications may include NSF standards, EC 1935/2004 regulations for materials and articles intended to meet food, China Food Safety Standards, and Japanese Food Safety Standards

Maintain and update food safety documentation and certifications

Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate food safety hazards

Coordinate and schedule all compliance related testing with regulatory testing agencies and communicate requirements of those agencies with Engineering and other internal parties

Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with product safety and food protection and sanitation standards and validate acceptability of supplier certification documents as they relate to our applications

Collaborate with product development teams to integrate safety and sanitation standards into product designs

Prepare and submit documentation required for product safety and food safety certification

Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain product certification

Facilitate regulatory agency audits and respond to any findings

Track certification expiry dates and arrange renewals to prevent lapses in coverage

Provide response to regulatory agencies or customers regarding product information, issues, or regulatory approvals

Review marketing materials including product manuals as they relate to agency markings and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with Engineering to ensure changes needed for regulatory compliance are implemented into existing products through Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and/or Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Review submitted ECOs, ECRs, and Deviations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Promote good manufacturing practices (GMP) in all manufacturing facilities

Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in compliance management

Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance compliance efforts

Develop and deliver training programs for employees on compliance standards and procedures

Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the organization

Qualification

Regulatory complianceFood safety standardsUL/IEC/NSF knowledgeCompliance management softwareProject managementAnalytical skillsSpanish languageCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance management required, preferably within the manufacturing of food/beverage equipment industry

In-depth knowledge of UL, IEC, NSF, EC 1935/2004 regulations required

Good command and understanding or working knowledge of basic regulatory frameworks, general regulatory and internal control requirements as well as industry knowledge in all aspects of compliance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multitask, reprioritize, and respond to urgent requests

Proficiency in compliance management software and tools

Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future