Facility Compliance Officer
Woodinville, WA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Facility Compliance Officer is responsible forleading the implementation monitoring training and continuous improvement of the PCC and facility-level Export Compliance Programs to ensure adherence mitigate risk and promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the Export compliance requirements at facility.
- Serve as the primary facility liaison for all requirements under the PCC Export Compliance Program ensuring timely and accurate execution of all mandated actions.
- Oversee facility compliance with ITAR EAR and other export control regulations including safeguarding of controlled items technical data and manufacturing processes.
- Establish and oversee Site Work Instructions and processes that implement the EC Program
- Have a working knowledge of what technical data is considered controlled and must be restricted and know the controls implemented at the facility to restrict unauthorized export of that data including a familiarity with the facilitys Technology Control Plan
- Ensure all technical data is clearly identified and marked/labeled in accordance with export control regulations.
- Maintain and communicate EC Program requirements to Site personnel;
- Conduct routine assessments inspections and audits to ensure operational adherence to the corporate compliance policies.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and evidence of compliance activities for both internal stakeholders and auditors/monitors.
- Develop deliver and track facility-level compliance training programs including required training related to the export controls physical security and operational procedures.
- Partner with HR to ensure key personnel receive annual training and new hires receive awareness training and information about company policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all facility employees are aware of their role in export compliance.
- Work with sales engineering and purchasing personnel to ensure: awareness with Technology Control Plan awareness of visitor protocol and transfers of tech data are compliant with EAR and ITAR
- Communicate regulatory updates compliance expectations and audit findings to leadership supervisors and employees.
- Promote a proactive compliance culture through positive engagement coaching and clear expectations.
- Identify compliance risks and gaps and lead the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Escalate significant issues promptly to corporate compliance leadership and serve as the on-site subject matter expert for risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure proper access control visitor management and facility-security procedures aligned with ITAR/EAR requirements.
- Serve as an accessible resource for supervisors and teams navigating complex regulatory questions.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5 years of experience in compliance export controls aerospace manufacturing or related regulatory environments
- Strong working knowledge of ITAR EAR and U.S. export control laws.
- Exceptional communication documentation and organizational skills.
- Strong project management skills and proven track record
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive controlled information appropriately.
- High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
Preferred
- Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of quality systems (AS9100) supply chain controls and facility security requirements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority