What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Regulatory Engineer position at Alto-Shaam, Inc.?
Company Description
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
The ideal candidate for a Sr. Regulatory Engineer would be able to do the following:
For a candidate to be successful as a Sr. Regulatory Engineer they must have:
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
- Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
- Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
The ideal candidate for a Sr. Regulatory Engineer would be able to do the following:
- Own the regulatory compliance strategy for commercial oven product lines, ensuring alignment with global safety, sanitation, emissions, and energy‑efficiency requirements.
- Lead certification programs with UL, Intertek, CSA, NSF, TÜV, and other agencies, including negotiation of test plans, resolution of findings, and maintenance of product listings.
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert on UL 197, UL 710, NSF/ANSI standards, EPA/DOE regulations, CE/UKCA directives, and relevant mechanical, electrical, and fire codes.
- Guide product development teams by providing early‑stage design input, risk assessments, and compliance‑driven design recommendations.
- Develop and maintain regulatory roadmaps, anticipating future code changes and advising leadership on product impacts and strategic opportunities.
- Lead complex investigations into compliance failures, field issues, or audit findings, driving root‑cause analysis and long‑term corrective actions.
- Oversee internal and external testing, ensuring test methods, documentation, and results meet certification and regulatory expectations.
- Represent the company externally, participating in standards committees, industry groups, and regulatory discussions to influence emerging requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on code interpretation, certification processes, and best practices in compliance engineering.
- Ensure global market readiness, coordinating with international teams to meet regional requirements and maintain technical files for global approvals.
For a candidate to be successful as a Sr. Regulatory Engineer they must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5 years of experience in regulatory engineering, product compliance, or certification for commercial appliances, industrial equipment, or related fields.
- Deep expertise with UL, NSF, ANSI, CSA, IEC, and CE standards applicable to commercial cooking equipment.
- Proven experience leading certification programs and working directly with UL, Intertek, CSA, NSF, or similar agencies.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, thermal systems, gas systems, or combustion technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex codes and translate them into actionable engineering requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
- Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
- Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
- Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
- Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
- Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?