Product Compliance Engineer
Melbourne
Manufacturing & Engineering /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Quad Lock 🚀
Quad Lock is one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies and a certified Great Place to Work. Based in Melbourne, Quad Lock revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2011, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, Marine and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries and sales continue to grow worldwide at a rapid pace.
About our People 👥
At Quad Lock not only do we work hard and love what we do, we are also a great bunch of people with a diverse range of interests. We have keen cyclists and motorbike riders, runners and car enthusiasts (of course). But did you know we also have movie buffs, musicians and entrepreneurs, but most importantly we’re all super proud to be part of the Quad Lock team.
About the Role 🤔
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-driven Compliance Engineer to oversee regulatory and safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across our global product range.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring all products meet the regulatory requirements of key markets, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This involves working closely with product development, sourcing, legal, and manufacturing teams to deliver timely, compliant product launches while safeguarding our brand and customers. Alongside this, you’ll drive continuous improvement by collaborating with teams across the business to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement changes that enhance quality, efficiency, and processes.
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What You'll Do 🔍
- Ensure products comply with relevant international and regional regulations (e.g., CE, FCC, RCM, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, SCIP, GPSR).
- Manage third-party product testing, inspections, and certification processes for plastic and electronic components.
- Collaborate with design and sourcing teams to identify and resolve compliance risks and advise on requirements for product markings.
- Monitor changes in global regulations affecting plastics, electronics, and packaging and advise impact on business products and trade.
- Coordinate responses to customer/distributors' regulatory inquiries, compliance audits or product safety incidents.
- Support global retail compliance requirements across all markets and plan for future market entries and required regulations.
- Interpreting regulatory requirements and their legal and customs implications on business and trade.
- Implement and improve internal compliance tracking and data management systems (e.g. generate DoCs or SDS, ESG/CBAM reporting, and manage PFAs/RoHS/REACH database).
- Educate internal teams and suppliers on evolving compliance requirements and product safety.
- Participate in product recalls, corrective actions, and root cause investigations, where necessary.
- Interpret data from the CX team to develop and maintain product failure rates, including using this information to evaluate product designs and implement improvements.
- Assist cross-functional teams such as Ops, Sales, and Website to ensure products are registered with required agencies to ensure sales across different platforms.
- Develop CI strategy to ensure products meet upcoming or changing regulations and undertake required design tasks for product improvements through ECR/ECO actions.
- Drive root cause analysis activities internally and with suppliers in conjunction with the QA team.
What You'll Bring 🤝
- Extensive product compliance experience, ideally in consumer electronics and/or plastic products.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks affecting consumer goods (EU, US, AU, China, etc.).
- Experience with Global Product Regulations and Standards.
- Proficient in Root Cause analysis as well as interpretation of data via statistical methods.
- Experienced in SolidWorks is preferred.
- Project Management and Planning experience.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products.
- Can-Do attitude.
- Ability to travel both locally and internationally if required.
What it’s like to work at Quad Lock 👀
At Quad Lock our customers mean the world to us but so does our team, by joining us you’ll be able to take advantage of the amazing perks we have on offer:
🌏 Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle
🏃♀️ Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing
📱 Technology allowance to stay connected
🥑 Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections
🧠 Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth
🫶 Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about
🍼 16 weeks of parental leave to support your growing families
🌐 Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
🐘 Paid Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss Leave (Pink Elephant) supporting families during difficult times
You’ll join a highly cohesive vibrant and collaborative culture in a business where you can continue to build your skill set. This is a chance to grow and develop your career whilst working in an environment with like-minded colleagues that love what they do, encourage and promote innovation and bring a contagious energy to work every day!
Join the Team:
Quad Lock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you! Don’t be afraid to stand out, back your achievements and show us what makes you the best candidate for the role. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!
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