Staff Product Regulatory and Compliance Engineer

Staff Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer

Redwood Materials is pioneering a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into critical inputs for energy storage and next-generation battery technologies. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Product Regulatory & Compliance Engineer to join our team and play a key role in advancing new product introduction (NPI) initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations and help shape regulatory frameworks where none exist.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Regulatory Compliance and Advocacy: Ensure new energy storage technologies meet all relevant standards (e.g., UL, NFPA, NEC) while supporting innovative and flexible product design. Represent Redwood on key code-making bodies and standards organizations to influence the development of industry standards for emerging technologies.
• NPI and Certification Management: Collaborate with certification bodies (e.g., UL) to establish and manage certification programs for new technologies, ensuring timely approvals to support NPI timelines. Work closely with engineering and product teams to align regulatory requirements with product development milestones.
• Team Support and Alignment: Simplify complex regulatory requirements into actionable objectives for internal teams. Address feedback from cross-functional teams to refine and align product designs with regulatory frameworks.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement fire mitigation and testing plans in compliance with safety standards, proactively addressing potential risks. Coordinate with external agencies, such as local fire departments, for testing support and approvals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product design teams to streamline compliance processes for innovative product introductions. Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry partners to stay ahead of evolving standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, regulatory compliance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, product certification, or NPI, preferably in energy storage or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of UL, NFPA, NEC, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Proven experience influencing and contributing to the development of codes and standards.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interface at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex regulatory information for non-expert stakeholders.
• Experience managing certification processes and working with certification bodies (e.g., UL).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for sustainability and driving innovation in energy storage and emerging technologies.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards 

Working Conditions:  

• Environment, such as office or outdoors.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time. 
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing. 
• Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job. 
• Occasional travel requirements.