Industry Standards Lead

Industry Standards Lead

Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic technical professional to join a leading organisation within the life safety electronics sector as an Industry Standards Lead.
• This is a high-impact role responsible for actively shaping, influencing, and implementing global product standards. The successful candidate will represent the organisation in international standards bodies and technical committees while ensuring products meet and exceed regulatory and compliance requirements worldwide.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to influence emerging regulations, contribute to global standardisation initiatives, and support the development of innovative, safety-critical electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

Standards Development & Representation

• Represent the organisation at international standards bodies, technical committees, and working groups
• Contribute technical expertise and industry insight to the development of new and evolving product standards
• Influence emerging regulations and ensure organisational interests are effectively represented
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders

Standards Monitoring & Impact Analysis

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global product standards, regulations, and directives relevant to life safety and electronic products
• Track proposed changes and emerging requirements, including cybersecurity, wireless communications, and radio equipment directives
• Assess and communicate the impact of regulatory developments on current and future product portfolios

Product Development & Compliance Support

• Provide clear guidance to R&D, engineering, product development, and quality teams on interpretation and implementation of standards
• Support product design, development, and validation activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist in preparing technical documentation for certification, regulatory submissions, and audits

Industry Insight & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor industry trends and best practices to proactively identify opportunities to influence standards development
• Maintain an internal knowledge base of standards and regulatory updates
• Deliver training and updates to internal stakeholders on relevant developments
• Recommend improvements to internal processes to strengthen proactive compliance and strategic standards engagement

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Strong understanding of global product standards and regulatory frameworks for electronics or safety-critical products
• Proven experience representing an organisation in standards bodies, technical committees, or regulatory forums
• Knowledge of emerging standards such as:
• Cybersecurity standards (e.g., ETSI, IEC, ISO/IEC 27000 series)
• Radio Equipment Directive (RED), FCC requirements
• Wireless communication standards (e.g., ETSI EN 300 series or similar)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Attributes

• Ability to interpret complex technical standards and translate them into practical guidance
• Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to influencing regulatory development
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, product, quality, and regulatory functions
• Confident rpresenting the organisation at international forums

This is an exciting opportunity for a standards professional who is passionate about shaping the future of safety-critical electronics and influencing global regulatory frameworks.

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose