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

• 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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