03 Oct
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Focus Community Development
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Barrie
03 Oct
Focus Community Development
Barrie
Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customerserviceand remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. The warmth and experience that Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home.
Corporate
Compliance, Supplier Quality &
• Regulatory Affairs Engineer Reports to : Director, Global Quality Assurance The Corporate Compliance &
• Quality Engineer is responsible for building, supporting and maintaining the organization's global product compliance, supplier quality, food contact compliance, technical file, and regulatory governance programs. This role serves as the corporate subject matter expert for regulatory, environmental, sustainability, certification, and compliance requirements, ensuring products, materials, packaging, suppliers, technical documentation, third-party test evidence, declarations of compliance, manufacturing processes, and management systems comply with applicable legal, customer, industry, and corporate requirements in various Global Markets where products are designed, sourced, manufactured, distributed, and sold. The position strengthens the Integrated Management System (IMS) by converting regulatory, customer, retailer, supplier, sustainability, and certification requirements into controlled processes, practical requirements, risk assessments, audits, supplier expectations, and documented evidence. The role works closely with Quality, Product Development &
• Technology (Engineering Teams), Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sustainability, and Compliance &
• Regulatory stakeholders to proactively identify compliance risks, own technical file governance, maintain certifications, and ensure ongoing conformity to applicable regulations and standards and market-access documentation. Relationship builder, demonstrates leadership, analytical, manufacturing knowledge, risk-based decision-making, highly organized and self-governing. Strong technical judgment with ability to interpret standards, regulations, test reports, and declarations. Attention to detail, audit readiness, documentation discipline, and data integrity.
Regulatory Compliance Management
Work in conjunction with the organization's regulatory compliance program, and lead from an integrated management systems perspective to ensure adherence to applicable laws, standards, product regulations, and customer requirements. Serve as corporate regulatory intelligence lead by monitoring, evaluating, and communicating emerging standards and legislative changes impacting products, materials, environmental, packaging, chemical, sustainability, manufacturing, supply-chain and distribution regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, and Quality teams.
Conduct regulatory compliance gap assessments and risk assessment evaluations. Maintain the corporate compliance obligations register and regulatory compliance database. Chemical, Material & Environmental Compliance Act as the corporate lead for material and substance compliance programs.
Manage supplier material declaration programs and regulatory disclosure requirements.
Coordinate customer compliance declarations and regulatory reporting submissions. Conduct material composition reviews and product substance assessments.
Support environmental stewardship, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Packaging and Extended Producer Responsibilities Regulations (EPR) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Food Contact Material Compliance Act as corporate lead for global food contact material regulations and declarations of compliance. Examples of products include Cast Iron cookware, Pizza stones, Grill Accessories, Food Contact Coatings, SS accessories, Ceramic Products.
Maintain compliance programs for metal, enamel, ceramic, cast iron, aluminum, coatings, plastics, silicone, and other food-contact materials. Coordinate testing, supplier declarations, lab submissions, and regulatory assessments. Manage compliance against FDA, LFGB, EU Framework Regulation 1935/2004, GMP Regulation 2023/2006, Swiss Ordinance requirements, UK food contact requirements, and other applicable market regulations.
Ensure technical documentation is maintained to support customer, retailer, and regulatory requests. Support product certification activities and ongoing surveillance requirements. Support regulatory agencies, auditors, inspectors, and certification bodies during compliance reviews and investigations.
Ensure compliance of product labels, markings, technical documentation, manuals, and marketing claims. Define regulatory testing, certification, declaration, and documentation requirements for new products and product changes. Risk Management & Corrective Actions Lead regulatory, quality, supplier, and operational compliance risk assessments.
Lead investigations related to regulatory nonconformances, certification findings, audit observations, customer complaints, and compliance incidents. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities. Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
Fishbone
Analysis ~ Fault Tree Analysis ~ Risk Registers Supplier & Customer Compliance Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Global Compliance Supplier Quality Manual. Review supplier declarations, certifications, and regulatory compliance documentation. Coordinate customer compliance requests, technical documentation, declarations, and reporting requirements. Ensure supplier compliance with sustainability and regulatory requirements.
Compliance
Auditing & Product Technical Files Support external, regulatory, certification, supplier, and customer audits. Establish and maintain product compliance technical files for all regulated product categories. Verify completeness of declarations of conformity, declarations of compliance, test reports, risk assessments, supplier documentation, traceability records, and labeling documentation.
Ensure technical documentation remains current throughout the product lifecycle. Training, Reporting, Dashboards & Continuous Improvement Drive CI initiatives focused on compliance effectiveness and risk reduction.
Develop compliance and quality KPI dashboards and performance metrics.
Prepare management review materials and executive reports. Analyze compliance and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop and deliver training related to regulatory requirements, certifications, compliance obligations, and management systems.
Promote awareness of evolving regulatory requirements and customer expectations. Support departments in implementing new compliance requirements and regulatory changes. Bachelor’s degree in engineering in fields of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Food Science or a related technical discipline.
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, Product Compliance, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, or Regulatory Affairs.
Experience managing regulatory compliance programs and compliance risk assessments.
Experience interacting with certification organizations, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Experience conducting internal, supplier, customer, or regulatory audits.
Regulatory Affairs
Certification (RAC) ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Regulatory Compliance Management Food Contact Regulations Chemical & Material Compliance Environmental Compliance Risk Assessment Solid understanding of provincial / federal legislation and regulatory framework in disciplines of Manufacturing, Consumer Products, HVAC, Hearth, Grills, Appliances, Highly Regulated Industries; Computer Software Requirement: Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project).
Experience preparing data for third party assurance or audits. EPR systems and/or Microsoft F&O.; Regulatory expertise, technical file review, Risk-based thinking, Analytical problem solving, Audit and investigation leadership, Communication and influence, Cross-functional collaboration, Project management, Attention to detail, Continuous improvement mindset, Leadership and decision-making Additional asset: Speaks English Fluently; Able to speak Mandarin and/or Spanish an asset.
Must hold current passport and travel abroad if required. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company! ~ Long Term Disability Protection ~ Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits ~ Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP) Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs ~ Culture & Community ~ Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities ~ Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity ~ Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP) ~ Artificial Intelligence Disclosure As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process.
The Napoleon
Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.
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