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 appliances
• 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 (e.g., 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