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Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 1 day ago

Global Director Product Compliance

US-NC-Clemmons

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Hayward Holdings Inc. is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, and they are seeking a Global Director of Product Compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring that Hayward’s global product portfolio meets all safety, performance, environmental, and regulatory standards while overseeing the compliance function across multiple geographies.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement the global compliance strategy aligned with Hayward’s product roadmap and international expansion goals

Establish governance frameworks, policies, and standard work for product compliance across all locations and business units

Lead global compliance risk assessments, proactively identifying emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends

Advise executive leadership on compliance readiness, risk mitigation, and strategic implications of regulatory changes

Ensure all products meet or exceed required standards, including safety, EMC, environmental, energy efficiency, performance, and relevant pool/spa industry regulations

Oversee global certification processes (e.g., UL, ETL, CSA, CE, RoHS, REACH, FCC, DOE, California Energy Commission)

Ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle, including sustaining engineering updates or market-specific modifications

Develop and implement strategies to facilitate engagements on regulatory matters with external agencies and government regulatory authorities on matters concerning rules and policy as required to support Hayward’s product and technology roadmap

Partner with engineering teams during product development to incorporate compliance requirements early in the design process

Coordinates with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance of components, materials, and finished goods

Support Product Management and Sales by providing accurate compliance documentation for global market access

Collaborate with Legal on regulatory interpretations, certifications, investigations, and enforcement matters

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product compliance team across multiple regions

Build organizational capability by implementing training programs on regulatory standards, compliance processes, and best practices

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive compliance thinking

Optimize global compliance workflows, documentation systems, and testing methodologies

Champion digital tools, automation, and data-driven approaches to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy in compliance activities

Drive standardization across regions to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of effort

Qualification

Product ComplianceRegulatory EngineeringCertification ManagementGlobal Compliance StrategyRisk ManagementTechnical Standards InterpretationTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

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

10–15+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, or certification management, ideally in consumer products, electrical/mechanical devices, or similar industries

Proven experience leading global teams and building compliance programs across multiple regions

Strong familiarity with North American, European, and APAC regulatory frameworks

Deep knowledge of relevant standards: UL/ETL, CSA, CE/EN standards, EMC/EMI requirements, RoHS/REACH, FCC, DOE energy regulations, and global environmental directives

Experience with product safety testing, reliability engineering, and risk management frameworks

Ability to interpret technical standards and guide engineering teams through compliance requirements

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term direction with day-to-day execution

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-influencing skills

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously