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 benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
***Regulatory Compliance Director***
***Hybrid in Irvine, CA***
About the role:
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; from early design through product launch and market sustaining activities. 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.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership:
- 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.
Product 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.
- Lead product homologation efforts across all markets where company products are sold, ensuring timely and thorough approvals.
- Develop and manage comprehensive product test plans in partnership with external labs, overseeing international regulatory approval projects end-to-end.
- Manage carrier certification processes, including GCF and PTCRB, for company's cellular product portfolio.
Stakeholder & Partner Management:
- 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.
Documentation & Governance:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
- A minimum of 8 years' experience as a function head with successful track records in achieving success via leading a team.
- 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).
- Highly analytical. Organized and strong program management skills.
- Ability to influence. A strong communicator that can tell stories.
- Ability to travel internationally few times a year
- Experience with carrier certifications (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Telstra) is preferred.
- Mandarin speaking is a plus.
Equal Opportunity NoticeHighspring 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. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Representation NoticeBy submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency NoticeDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
· licensure and certification requirements;
· office location and other geographic considerations; and
· other business and organizational needs.
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).
