Manager Product Compliance
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Fond du Lac, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Are you ready for whats next
Location:Mettawa IL
Workplace Category: Hybrid
Travel Required:10-20%
Direct Reports:4-5
Pay Range:$103200 - $144000annual
Visa Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation:Not offered
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Position Overview:
Navico Group isseekingan experienced and highly effective leader to head our global Productand MaterialCompliance function. Leading agloballydistributed team of compliance engineers you will own the regulatory compliance lifecycle for the Navico Group product portfoliofrom regulatory intelligence and requirements definition through execution oversight culminating in certifications and Declarations of Conformity that secure market access worldwide.
The role defines what compliance means for each product and market; your team then partners with engineering sourcing operations and commercial functions to ensure every compliance activity is planned executed and evidencedincluding regulatory certifications and ensuring compliance requirements are effectivelyintegrated into supplier selection qualification sourcing and ongoing supplier management processes.You will act as Navico Groups primary interface to Brunswicks corporate compliance functionsrepresentingthe division in the enterprise Compliance Office andleveragingshared tools andexpertiseacross divisions.
At Brunswick we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
Lead develop and scale a global team of product compliance engineers and specialists across AMER and EMEA; set priorities standards of work and development plans.
Define and continuously improve the compliance operating model: processes tools documentation standards and stage-gate integration with product development.
Communicatecompliancestatus risks and non-conformities to executives program managers and engineering leadership with clearpracticaldecision-ready recommendations.
Define andmaintainthe regulatory data architecture supportingrequirementsgovernance PLM certification repositories supplier disclosures and compliance evidence.
Ensure compliance requirements certifications declarations test evidence supplier disclosures and regulatory obligations are digitally linked and traceable through the product lifecycle.
Partner with Systems Engineering and enterprise digital engineering teams toestablishreusable compliance requirement libraries and verification frameworks
Monitor interpret andanticipateevolving regulations across target markets (AMER EMEA and rest-of-world) evaluating impact on current and future products.
Translate regulation into actionable product- and market-specific compliance requirements integrated into roadmaps and design requirements from concept onwardandarchitected for re-use across various product platforms.
Identifytop regulatory compliance risks for the division and drive mitigation plans in conjunction with the enterprise compliance team.
Support implementation of EU Battery Regulation obligations including digital product passport / battery passport readiness in partnership with Systems Engineering PLM and Enterprise Compliance teams.
Own the end-to-end certification pipeline: planningthird-party laband notified-body coordination test witnessing and issue resolution through to certificates and Declarations of Conformity (CE UKCA FCC/ISED UL/CSA DNV MED and market-specific approvals).
Ensure preparation and maintenance of complete technical documentation: Technical Construction Files declarations labeling specifications and certification dossiers.
Govern substance/material compliance data collection through the supply chain and manage responses tocompliance requests as the single point of contact.
Represent Navico Group in Brunswicks enterprise-wide Compliance Office; aligndivisional practices with corporate policy andleverageshared toolingexpertise and approaches across divisions.
Build relationships with certification bodies test labs industry associations (ABYC NMEA NMMA RVIA) and standards committees; influence emerging standardswherestrategic.
Provide regulatory guidance and internal training across engineering sourcingsupply chain supplierqualityand commercial organizations.
Provide regularupdateto PD&E and product teams onemerging and evolvingregulatory mattersaggregating updates and activities across enterprise industry associations and various individualsparticipatingwithin standards committees.
Lead participation in regulatory customer and internal audits; drive corrective and preventive actions for compliance issuesincluding supportofmarket-surveillance matters.
Diversityofthought and experiencesisfundamental whenimaginingthe unimaginable.Certain skillsets/experiencesare necessary;howeverothers can be developedalong the way.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronic Mechatronics or related engineering field (or equivalent experience); advanced degreea plus.
7 years in product compliance certification regulatory including 3 years leading teams(ideally distributed/global).
Deep working knowledge of CE frameworks (EMC RED LVD Machinery) FCC/ISED UL/CSA/IEC safety standards and substance regulations (RoHS REACH PFAS Prop 65 EPR EU Battery Regulation).
Familiarity with marine and/or RV regulatory environments (ABYC ISO marine standards USCG IEC 60945) and their use cases.
Demonstrated success coordinating third-party labs notified bodies and certification agencies across regions.
Proven ability toidentifyissues analyze impact and drive corrective actions with suppliers manufacturing operations and customers on complexcompliance matters.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills in English; able to present to executives customers and authorities and to drive cross-functional alignment in a global organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with marine-specific certification (DNV MED) and/or commercial-marine type approval.
Experience with wireless software-driven and networked products including RED Art. 3.3 and cybersecurity regulation readiness (UK PSTICRA UNECE).
Experience with lithium battery compliance and dangerous-goods transport (UN 38.3 IEC 62619/62133).
Understanding ofsupply-chain compliance impacts including critical raw materials EPR and end-of-life recycling.
Experience withmarket-surveillance authority interactions.
Additional European languages.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid role with regular onsite presence at a Navico Group engineering site (office plus engineering test lab environment).
Periodic domestic and international travel (test labs certification bodies sites and industry bodies) typically 1020%.
The hiring range for this position is$103200 - $14400annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswicks comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings including medical dental vision paid vacation 401k (up to 4% match) Health Savings Account (with company contribution) well-being program product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be foundhere.
Why Brunswick:
Whatever tomorrow brings well be at the leading edge.As the clear leader in the marine industry were committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many addition were proud of being recognized for making a splash withnumerous awards!
About Navico Group
Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick the worlds largest recreational marine business and a global leader in technology systems and solutions for marine RV and specialty-vehicle industries. Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands across Digital Systems Power Systems Fishing Systems and Performance Components includingSimrad Lowrance B&G C-MAPMastervoltCZone Blue Sea Systems Lenco Whale and Attwood sold worldwide to OEMs and leading retail partners.
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Brunswick Corp. is a global leader in the marine recreation and technology industry. Owner of 60+ brands, including Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray.
