Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Product Compliance Ownership
- Own and interpret product‑level regulatory requirements, including but not limited to RoHS, REACH, PFAO/PFOS, CRA, CE, FCC, UL/IEC (e.g., 62368‑1), AQAP, ITAR, and customer‑specific compliance mandates
- Determine regulatory applicability by product, geography, and end‑market
- Serve as the authoritative compliance subject‑matter expert for TPS products
Product Lifecycle Compliance
- Partner with Engineering and Product Management to ensure products are designed to meet applicable compliance requirements
- Review and approve compliance evidence during product introduction, change management, and end‑of‑life activities
- Lead compliance risk assessments and mitigation plans for new products and product changes
Supplier & Manufacturing Compliance
- Define supplier compliance requirements in collaboration with Supply Chain and Quality
- Ensure collection, validation, and maintenance of supplier declarations (RoHS, REACH, CMRT, CSR, counterfeit prevention)
- Support Operations and Contract Manufacturers in meeting compliant build, traceability, and documentation requirements
- Participate in supplier audits and corrective action processes as needed
Certifications, Documentation & Declarations
- Own and approve Declarations of Conformity and consolidated compliance statements
- Support Operations in issuing Certificates of Compliance tied to production lots
- Maintain centralized compliance documentation repositories and ensure audit readiness
Audit, Customer & Program Support
- Serve as the primary compliance interface for customer audits, certifications, and regulatory inquiries
- Support Sales and Program Management with accurate responses to customer compliance requests and RFPs
- Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits; lead follow‑up actions as required
Governance, Training & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and maintain compliance processes, standards, and work instructions
- Provide compliance training and guidance to Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to existing and future products
- Drive continuous improvement in compliance effectiveness and cycle time
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years of direct experience with product compliance for embedded hardware appliance
- 10+ years overall experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality in a hardware or technology manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of global product regulatory frameworks (ex. RoHS, REACH, PFOA/PFOS, CRA, CE, FCC, IEC/UL standards)
- Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority
- Strong documentation, analytical, and audit‑management skills
Preferred
- Experience in defense, critical infrastructure, networking, or regulated markets (e.g., NATO, government, aviation, utilities)
- Familiarity with export controls and trade compliance (ITAR/EAR) in collaboration with Legal
- ISO 9001 / AQAP experience
- Experience supporting customer‑driven compliance requirements in complex B2B environments
Key Competencies
- Regulatory interpretation and judgment
- Cross‑functional leadership
- Detail orientation with executive‑level perspective
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Pragmatic, business‑aware compliance mindset
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