Compliance Manager

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

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