Director of Regulatory Compliance

Description

We are looking for a strategic compliance leader to oversee regulatory programs for a machinery manufacturing organization in San Antonio, Texas. This role will guide cross-functional efforts to align products and manufacturing operations with applicable standards while strengthening risk controls and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in regulated manufacturing environments, strong leadership capability, and the ability to turn complex requirements into practical business actions.

Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop the compliance function to build a high-performing team that supports product approvals and ongoing regulatory adherence.
Partner with legal, operations, quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to embed compliance expectations into product development and manufacturing activities.
Advise commercial and business teams on regulatory pathways and product-specific requirements to help support market access and customer needs.
Evaluate compliance exposure across products and facilities, then establish preventive measures and corrective actions to reduce regulatory risk.
Promote organization-wide accountability for compliance by improving awareness, communication, and collaboration around regulatory obligations.
Plan and oversee internal reviews and external audits, ensuring manufacturing sites are prepared and follow-up actions are completed effectively.
Prepare recurring updates for executive leadership that summarize compliance performance, identified risks, and progress on remediation efforts.
Coordinate with outside testing bodies and regulatory agencies to secure, maintain, and renew required certifications and approvals as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
10+ years of experience in regulated equipment design and manufacturing, including substantial leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated success directing compliance programs and maintaining product approvals within manufacturing environments, ideally for food service equipment.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and frameworks such as UL, EC 1935/2004, and RoHS, with the ability to apply them in operational settings.
Proven ability to interpret complex regulations, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Experience leading audits and managing relationships with external compliance agencies and testing partners.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
Proficiency with compliance management tools and strong technical understanding in at least one engineering discipline.

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