Product Safety & Compliance Specialist, Custom Products & Collectibles

Location This role is based in Dallas, TX and requires you to work onsite 4 days per week, with 1 day remote. You must live within commuting distance of the office. Job Summary At BDA, product compliance is more than checking boxes; it’s about helping bring creative products to life safely and compliantly. We are looking for a Consumer Product Safety & Compliance Specialist to support testing, documentation, and regulatory review of bespoke and off‑the‑shelf products across a variety of client programs, including custom promotional products for kids, gaming collectibles, bobbleheads, sporting event merchandise, branded consumer goods, and more. 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 outline what is needed to move products forward safely and compliantly. 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. Qualifications 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 a related field. Strong knowledge of consumer product regulations (e.g., CPSIA, ASTM, ISO standards). Preferred Passion for Sustainability or experience navigating Extended Producer Responsibility requirements. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $82,000 to $85,000. Compensation is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. BDA offers robust paid time off, vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays, summer Fridays, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. Certain revenue‑generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation. BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDA, LLC