Parker Hannifin

Regulatory Compliance Program Lead (Engineering Specialist III)

Parker Hannifin • $95K — $115K *
Erie, PA 16509In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain)
  • 5+ years in hazardous materials transportation, product stewardship, or environmental compliance
  • Strong knowledge of hazardous materials transportation regulations like 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG
  • Proven experience in leading enterprise regulatory programs
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

  • Provide enterprise governance for hazardous materials transportation compliance
  • Serve as the technical authority on transportation regulations
  • Develop policies, procedures, and governance standards for compliance
  • Lead compliance assessments, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Own product-related waste guidance and regulatory interpretation
  • Monitor and implement updates on waste regulations
  • Establish and implement compliance strategies for emerging packaging regulations
  • Evaluate regulatory impacts on packaging designs and product introductions
  • Monitor emerging regulations and develop scalable compliance programs
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and maintain audit-ready documentation

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for professional development and technical training
  • Leadership roles in strategic initiatives
  • Influence and drive organizational change
  • Work on complex regulatory challenges in a global context
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Program Lead provides strategic leadership for Parker LORD's global Transportation, Waste, and Packaging Compliance programs. This role is responsible for developing governance frameworks, establishing standardized business processes, monitoring emerging regulatory requirements, and ensuring global compliance across product transportation, product-related waste guidance, and packaging regulations.

This roles establishes enterprise governance frameworks, implementation strategies, and serves as the functional owner for enterprise transportation and packaging compliance programs, partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Procurement, Global Trade, EHS, Sustainability, and Commercial teams to reduce regulatory risk while enabling business objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Compliance
    • Provide enterprise governance and strategic direction for Parker LORD's global hazardous materials and dangerous goods transportation compliance program.
    • Serve as the technical authority for applicable transportation regulations, including 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, TDG, ADR, and other applicable global transportation requirements.
    • Develop enterprise transportation policies, procedures, guidance documents, and governance standards.
    • Lead transportation compliance assessments, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Evaluate regulatory impacts of new products, formulation changes, alternate sourcing, manufacturing transfers, and logistics changes.
    • Maintain transportation compliance metrics and ensure audit-ready documentation.
  • Hazardous Waste Compliance Support
    • Own product-related waste guidance, including governance, standardized business processes, standardized regulatory disclosure processes and regulatory interpretation.
    • Develop and maintain standardized procedures supporting waste characterization requests and customer waste inquiries.
    • Provide technical guidance regarding product-related hazardous waste regulations and disposal considerations based on available product information.
    • Partner with manufacturing facilities, EHS, Legal, and third-party waste vendors to support complex product waste-related regulatory questions.
    • Monitor changes in federal, state, provincial, and international waste regulations and implement required program updates.
  • Packaging Compliance Program
    • Establish and implement the enterprise strategy for compliance with emerging packaging regulations, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and other emerging packaging requirements.
    • Partner with Packaging Engineering, Sustainability, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Procurement to ensure packaging designs satisfy applicable regulatory requirements.
    • Develop packaging compliance guidance, governance documentation, and implementation strategies.
    • Evaluate regulatory impacts of packaging changes and support new product introductions.
  • Regulatory Strategy & Emerging Regulations
    • Monitor emerging transportation, waste, and packaging regulations.
    • Perform regulatory impact assessments and communicate implementation strategies to business stakeholders.
    • Develop scalable compliance programs supporting new regulatory requirements.
    • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership regarding regulatory risk and business readiness.
  • Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
    • Lead process improvement initiatives across assigned regulatory programs.
    • Develop standardized work instructions, decision trees, guidance documents, and training materials.
    • Identify automation opportunities and system enhancements supporting operational efficiency.
    • Maintain audit-ready documentation and program metrics.
    • Establish governance practices that improve consistency and reduce compliance risk.
    • Develop program KPIs and monitor compliance performance to identify organizational risks and continuous improvement.
  • Technical Leadership & Customer Support
    • Serve as the technical subject matter expert for transportation, waste, and packaging compliance.
    • Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and external customers.
    • Support significant customer inquiries, regulatory assessments, and commercial opportunities requiring technical interpretation.
    • Develop organizational capability by mentoring Regulatory Compliance team members and providing technical training within assigned program areas.
Qualifications

Competencies
  • Strong working knowledge of hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation regulations, including but not limited to: 49CFR, IATA, IMDG
  • Experience interpreting and implementing global regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise regulatory programs or major compliance initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and continuous improvement skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change without direct authority.
  • Strong Excel proficiency and comfort working with large datasets .
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills with sound judgment.
  • Experience working with regulatory systems, SAP EH&S, SDS processes, or customer compliance platforms preferred.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, or related discipline)
  • 5+ years of experience in hazardous materials transportation, product stewardship, environmental compliance, packaging compliance, or related regulatory disciplines
Note: The essential functions above have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

About Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. They are also demonstrating how their interconnected portfolio of motion and control technologies is critical to enabling a cleaner and sustainable world.

Parker Hannifin Careers

Join the vibrant team at Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and be part of a company known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. At Parker Hannifin, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that allow professionals to advance their careers in an environment that fosters growth, leadership, and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At Parker Hannifin, every position contributes to our mission of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Parker Hannifin has a place for you.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine industry standards. Parker Hannifin is at the forefront of technological innovation, and our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a culture that values diversity and creative problem-solving, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Grow Your Career

Parker Hannifin is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on career development, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed. Our commitment to professional development is matched by our dedication to promoting from within, providing a clear path for career advancement.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Parker Hannifin is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes teamwork, respect, and collaboration. With a global network of professionals, the opportunities for networking and cross-functional collaboration are vast. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

Benefits and Culture

Parker Hannifin offers a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance to retirement plans, we provide the benefits that help you live a healthier and more secure life. Our inclusive culture encourages involvement and offers various channels for employees to express their ideas and insights.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the exciting job opportunities at Parker Hannifin. From engineering to marketing, and from sales to customer service, we have positions that match a wide range of skills and interests. - **Search Parker Hannifin Jobs**: Find open positions that align with your skills and career goals. We are continuously hiring and looking for new talent to join our dynamic team. - **Prepare Your Application**: Tailor your resume and prepare for your interview with us. Show us how your experience and skills make you the perfect fit for Parker Hannifin. - **Internship Programs**: Gain hands-on experience and build your professional network through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed to give you a solid foundation in your chosen field.

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Learn more about Parker Hannifin
Size
54,640 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$13.5 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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