Global Product Compliance Manager

Description

• Manage technical agency files and ensure accuracy and completeness of compliance documentation.
• Work closely and proactively with Legal, Product Development, and Sustainability teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into product development and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical support for product liability claims, including evidence preparation and expert testimony, in partnership with Legal.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and industry groups to facilitate efficient approvals and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Investigate and analyze product failures, including accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis, working closely with Legal and Product Development to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Advise on product changes (e.g., design improvements, warning labels, documentation) to address compliance and safety requirements, collaborating with Product Development and Sustainability.
• Respond to customer and market inquiries regarding product compliance and sustainability, leveraging expertise from cross-functional partners.
• Develop and maintain systems for auditing and verifying product compliance, including environmental and restricted substance regulations, in collaboration with the Sustainability team.
• Interpret, monitor, and implement global regulatory, safety, and agency requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, NOM, CE, FCC, IEC, BIFMA, WEEE, RoHS) for all products.
• Respond to marketplace and consumer safety issues, including product recalls and regulatory reporting, coordinating efforts with Legal and Sustainability.
• Lead and coordinate product testing, certification, and technical documentation to ensure compliance from development through end-of-life, in partnership with Product Development.
• Communicate compliance requirements and risks to internal teams and provide training and guidance as needed, especially to Legal, Product Development, and Sustainability stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions based on root cause analysis, ensuring alignment with Legal and Product Development teams.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Analytical and investigative skills for incident analysis and problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• High computer literacy and proficiency with compliance systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Advanced certifications (e.g., fire science technology) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory, safety, and agency standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially with Legal, Product Development, and Sustainability teams.
• Experience: 10+ years in technical roles, including significant experience managing global agency compliance and product safety in the consumer goods industry. Experience with forensic analysis, regulatory affairs, and international standards is highly desirable.
• Technical proficiency with product testing, certification, and compliance documentation.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance