Chemical Regulatory & Compliance Engineer

Job Location – El Segundo, CA

Type - Contract (4 Months) - Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite / 1 day remote

Pay Rate – $35-40 per hour (W2 only)

W2 only. C2C / Sponsorship is not available.

Seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Chemical Regulatory & Compliance Engineer to join and be part of the Product Safety, Regulatory & Compliance team. The role will support the chemical regulatory compliance program and contribute to the protection of children through safe and compliant products. In this role, you will help navigate the evolving global chemical regulatory landscape and support efforts to ensure company products comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Research, monitor, and summarize emerging global, federal, state, and regional laws, regulations, and standards related to chemicals and restricted substances in children's and consumer products (e.g., TSCA, REACH, Prop. 65, and other applicable regulations).
• Incorporate relevant regulatory requirements into company’s internal procedures and maintain the company's Restricted Substances List (RSL).
• Review the chemical composition of existing and new materials (MSDS or Bills of Substances) against company’s RSL and provide technical assessments and recommendations.
• Ensure chemical reporting regulatory compliance with federal and state laws.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance company’s chemical management database system and improve consistency and efficiency in addressing chemical compliance and product safety matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with 2 -3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interest and/or experience in global chemical regulatory compliance and restricted substances management within the toy, children's products, or broader consumer products industry.
• Familiarity with global chemical regulations applicable to common consumer-product materials, including polymers, coatings, adhesives, inks, textiles, and packaging materials.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for protecting children and helping create safe, trusted experiences.
• Experience working with regulatory databases, chemical declarations, supplier compliance programs, or product stewardship initiatives is a plus.