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Sterling Engineering · 1 day ago

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Sterling Engineering is seeking a seasoned Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across multiple product categories. This role involves overseeing NSF certifications, EPA-regulated products, EPR reporting, and managing the organization’s intellectual property portfolio.

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Alicia Alexander
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Responsibilities

Act as the internal authority for NSF, EPA, and EPR compliance (must-have experience)
Oversee roughly half of the NSF certifications within the company’s branded product lines
Maintain the EPR packaging compliance database and manage annual state reporting for CA, OR, and CO
Direct all patent and IP activities, including filings and ongoing maintenance, in partnership with external law firms
Support compliance for EU-bound products, including plastics regulations and Prop 65 alignment
Monitor evolving regulations and translate requirements into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development teams
Partner with external regulatory experts while serving as the in-house subject matter expert
Minimal travel required (approximately 10–15%)

Qualification

NSF certificationsEPA regulationsEPR reportingRegulatory affairsQuality managementCross-functional influenceJudgmentDetail-oriented

Required

8–10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality within commercial-grade or regulated product environments
Deep knowledge of NSF certifications, EPA regulations, and EPR reporting
Strong ability to interpret legislation and convert it into practical business requirements
Demonstrated independent operator with hands-on, proven experience
Highly detail-oriented with strong judgment and cross-functional influence skills

Preferred

Background in quality or engineering preferred; experience with plastics is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Product Discounts

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
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