Regulatory Compliance Director Our client looking for an experienced Regulatory Compliance Director to lead their global compliance function. In this role, you will build and manage the Regulatory Compliance team, serve as company's senior internal subject matter expert, and represent the company on all regulatory matters; It is important to note that this is a hybrid role, and you would be required to visit the office regularly, or as required to meet with stakeholders. There will also be requirements to travel to other offices, test labs and ODMs.

Define and own company's global regulatory compliance strategy, aligning it with product roadmap and business objectives. Lead, mentor, and grow the Regulatory Compliance team; set clear goals, provide coaching, and cultivate a high-performance culture. Serve as the leading subject matter expert on all regulatory, radio, safety, and EMC matters for company products.

Champion regulatory compliance awareness across the organization and with external partners, including ODMs and strategic accounts.

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Compliance & Homologation Oversee the identification of applicable regulatory, radio, safety, and EMC standards across all company products in collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and third-party test labs. Drive design-stage compliance by actively participating in design reviews and risk analyses, embedding regulatory considerations early in the product development lifecycle. Develop and manage comprehensive product test plans in partnership with external labs, overseeing international regulatory approval projects end-to-end.

Function as the primary contact for company's strategic accounts on all regulatory compliance matters, providing expert guidance and maintaining strong executive-level relationships. Serve as company's primary point of contact with customers, suppliers, test labs, and certification bodies on regulatory compliance related matters. Lead the team in partnering with internal departments to proactively identify, address, and resolve regulatory issues across product lines.

Own and maintain all regulatory compliance documentation in accordance with company's established standards and guidelines.



Apply working knowledge of product configuration management practices (BOMs, specifications, ECR/ECO/MCO, part numbers, rules of interchangeability) to maintain compliance records. Collaborate with ESG Committee to align compliance with company's broader CSR/ESG commitments and contribute compliance data to ESG disclosures.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.

Experience in consumer electronics or wireless products, such as security cameras, lights, battery, power adaptor, solar panel, with thorough understanding on the latest product safety compliance standard and certification process with third party labs. Working knowledge of product configuration management practices (BOMs, specifications, ECR/ECO/MCO, part numbers, rules of interchangeability). Ability to travel internationally few times a year Mandarin speaking is a plus.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is [$170K-$220K] noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision advantages as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring")



are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.

Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. the individual's skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #

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