Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Health & Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience and/or relevant certifications in product safety, regulatory compliance, or consumer product compliance may also be considered.
3-5+ years of experience in consumer product safety, regulatory compliance, or related field
Strong knowledge of consumer product regulations (e.g., CPSIA, ASTM, ISO standards).
Preferred
One who is passionate about Sustainability or has experience navigating Extended Producer Responsibility requirements.
Why consider this opportunity?
At BDA, compliance plays a critical role in bringing products to life safely and responsibly. This role supports a wide variety of product programs, promotional toys to gaming, collectibles, sports merchandise, and branded consumer goods.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and meaningful work. You'll partner with internal teams, test labs, and customers to support product testing, documentation, regulatory review, and compliance requirements across multiple projects at a time.
You'll join a collaborative team that values expertise, accountability, and a shared commitment to consumer safety. No two days look exactly the same, and your work will directly help ensure BDA's custom products are produced safely and compliantly.
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
This role is based in Dallas, TX and requires you to work onsite 4 days per week , with 1 day remote .
To be considered, you must live within commuting distance , as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.
JOB SUMMARY
At BDA, product compliance is about more than checking boxes - it's about helping bring creative products to life in a safe and compliant manner.
We are looking for a Consumer Product Safety & Compliance Specialist to support the testing, documentation, and regulatory review of bespoke and off the shelf products across a variety of client programs. Our work includes custom promotional products for kids, gaming collectible products, bobbleheads and sporting event merchandise, branded consumer goods, and other unique products designed for well-known brands and their customers.
In this role, you'll help ensure products meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements before they reach consumers. You'll partner with internal teams, external clients, and testing labs to coordinate test plans, review reports, manage documentation, and help outline what is needed to move products forward safely and compliantly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and meaningful work. No two days look exactly the same, and your attention to detail will directly support BDA's ability to deliver products that are creative, compliant, and safe for the end consumer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and interpret consumer product regulations (e.g., CPSIA, ASTM, FDA, FCC, Prop 65) applicable to product categories.
- Ensure products comply with U.S. and international safety standards, including labeling requirements.
- Ensure products comply with all applicable client specific requirements.
- Coordinate product testing with third-party laboratories.
- Evaluate product specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation for compliance risks.
- Partner with product development, sourcing, and quality teams to integrate compliance requirements early in the design process.
- Maintain technical files, declarations of conformity, certificates, and compliance documentation.
- Support supplier audits and ensure vendor compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with import/export compliance documentation and EPR/Sustainability related tasks.
JOB SKILLS AND TRAITS
- Experience working with testing labs and certification processes.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into business actions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance/document management systems.
Bdainc · Dallas, TX