Job Description
The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Manager, Systems Compliance Engineering
Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $142,520 – 167,670 per year
Job type: Full-time position
About This Role
The Manager, Systems Compliance Engineering, is responsible for defining and executing the company’s global compliance for fire and life safety products. This role leads engineering and regulatory engagement efforts to ensure products meet global codes, standards, and certification requirements while supporting business growth, cost efficiency, and innovation.
This position serves as the company’s primary authority with regulatory agencies and integrates compliance requirements into product development and lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate the prioritization of system compliance staff project workloads to align with business and product development priorities.
• Ensure compliance with FCC, Industry Canada, and CE EMC directives for RF emissions and immunity.
• Lead environmental compliance efforts including RoHS, REACH, POPs, PFAS, China RoHS, California Proposition 65, TSCA, and Canadian toxic substance regulations.
• Integrate compliance requirements into product design, development, and lifecycle management.
• Implement approvals strategy for North America, Europe, China, and other international markets.
• Optimize certification cycle time, cost, and predictability through process excellence.
• Mentor and develop compliance, engineering, and product teams on applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage communications, expectations, and priorities with test and certification agencies to ensure timely and predictable approvals.
• Provide regulatory risk assessment and act as an escalation point for complex compliance, environmental, or legal issues.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strategic leadership of global compliance organizations and workload prioritization.
• Regulatory experience in FCC, Industry Canada, and CE EMC RF emissions and immunity requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations including RoHS (EU & China), REACH Articles 33 and 67, POPs Regulation, PFAS reporting, Proposition 65, TSCA, and Canadian toxic substances regulations.
• Test agency relationship management and certification project coordination.
• Proven mentoring and coaching capabilities for compliance and engineering teams.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product management, sourcing, quality, and operations.
• Process design, governance, and continuous improvement in global compliance operations.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of progressive experience in fire and life safety systems, regulatory compliance, certification engineering, or product safety
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree within a technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field)
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance organizations.
• Working knowledge of EMC (FCC, IC), UL, ULC, FM, CSFM, NYFD COA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• 5+ years of experience mentoring and managing people.
• Working knowledge of EN (Europe), GB (China), and global environmental compliance requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
