Specialized Bicycle Components

Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment

Specialized Bicycle Components$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 technical reporting and presentations in a global context
  • Strong mindset for quality, health and safety practices

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of bicycles and equipment with international product safety and regulatory requirements
  • Lead compliance reviews and organize testing and certification to ensure market access
  • Support audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis for compliance issues
  • Plan and execute compliance testing strategies with internal and external laboratories
  • Monitor and interpret emerging regulations and guide teams on new requirements
  • Partner with legal and supply chain teams on trade compliance topics
  • Develop and maintain compliance documentation, certification files, and technical reports
  • Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and test organizations globally
  • Contribute to the development of new industry standards impacting cycling products
  • Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes across product categories

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional engagement
  • Opportunities to influence global bicycle safety standards
  • Professional development through interaction with certification bodies and industry associations
  • A role that enhances product safety and market accessibility
  • The chance to work on innovative and sustainable cycling products
Full Job Description
Compliance Engineer - Bicycles & Equipment

Compliance Engineer JD

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,powerpointpresentations, and working meetings with partners in Asia

  • Strong mindset for quality,healthand 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/Global markets 

  • Experience with chemical compliance and sustainability topics (e.g., restricted substances, packaging regulations) 

About Specialized Bicycle Components

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., commonly called Specialized, is a United States-based company that designs, manufactures and markets bicycles, bicycle components and related products under the brand name "Specialized". The company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard and is based in Morgan Hill, California. Specialized has a reputation for innovation and quality, and has been a leading force in the development of mountain biking and road cycling. The company has a strong presence in the professional cycling world, sponsoring several teams and riders. Specialized also operates a chain of retail stores, called Specialized Concept Stores, which offer a range of products and services for cyclists.
Learn more about Specialized Bicycle Components
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1974

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