Materials Compliance Analyst

About the role

Quanex is looking for a Materials Compliance Analyst in Sioux Falls, SD. As the Materials Compliance Specialist for Quanex’s North American operations, this position will play a key role in supporting the ongoing maintenance of the proprietary Assent Compliance platform for materials declarations. This position ensures that Quanex meets product and ethical sourcing requirements in its sustainability strategy and compliance with regulations such as REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Prop 65, TSCA and PFAS. Working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders, this role will use tools in the Assent Compliance platform to support sustainability initiatives, validate regulatory compliance and drive continual improvement in the supply chain.

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional materials compliance efforts to ensure adherence to global regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives.
• Own supplier compliance data management, including documentation collection, validation, and maintenance within the Assent platform.
• Enhance compliance performance through issue resolution, process improvement, reporting, metrics development, and stakeholder training.
• Ensure compliance data is accurate, complete, and up to date within the Assent platform.
• Collect, validate, and maintain required supplier documentation.
• Identify and address supplier compliance gaps through effective communication and follow‑up.
• Complete compliance assessments and audits accurately, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop reports, metrics, and scorecards that provide stakeholders clear visibility into compliance progress and gaps.
• Provide training and support to internal teams to understand materials compliance requirements and Assent tools.
• Identify and prioritize products and materials that exceed regulatory requirements for review.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive continual improvement of compliance processes to become more efficient and reliable.
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Requirements

Relevant degree (e.g., engineering, environmental science, materials science, materials engineering, sustainability or related field) preferred.

Some experience working in a data management, supplier, or materials database role, ideally in a building products company, manufacturing, construction, or other commercial organization is preferred.

Familiarity with supplier compliance tools, databases, or similar regulatory compliance software to Assent Compliance is preferred but not essential as training will be provided