Senior Compliance Engineer

Compliance And Approval Specialist

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of quality, integrity, respect for the individual, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you'll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Plans and performs unique compliance/approval assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using precedence that are not fully applicable. May establish new procedures and recommend policies to address approvals. Will take a strategic approach to evaluate the impact of and make recommendations on changes to processes and systems affected by product approvals or related laws that govern product safety and import.

Makes independent decisions after collaboration with others and with some guidance from supervisor. Will effectively communicate and work with all levels to inform, make recommendations, build consensus, and lead/execute cross-functional projects. Will use both technical product and quality systems knowledge to assess opportunities and conduct an impact analysis and make recommendations. Will utilize engineering technical skills and project management tools/methods to complete assignments; will plan, direct, coordinate project activities and execute tasks as part of cross-functional projects. Leads teams on department or corporate-level projects. Demonstrates technical leadership on compliance issues regularly, both internal and external to the organization. Participates well to accomplish goals on external committees as part of a corporate plan.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Established as a technical expert relative to product approvals, industries or regions.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations on how to best comply with product approvals.
• Write standard work and provide training peers and the organization relative to compliance areas of expertise.
• Develop strategies and manage projects to gain product approvals and conformance for a variety of products.
• Design and develop departmental or organizational procedures to assure conformance, improve departmental efficiency and improve product or compliance quality.
• Manage key departmental projects directing the work of departmental and cross-functional resources.
• Assess business opportunities related to product compliance in cooperation with Customer Service and Distributors to drive good business decisions.
• Work with third party approval agencies and develop and maintain good business relationship with these agency contacts.
• Manage projects and approvals to a budget within area of responsibility.
• Participate on external standards committees as needed. (some travel involved)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required: BS degree in engineering plus appropriate continuous training. (MBA, PE License and Project Management Certificate (PMI) all a plus)

7+years experience in a related technical field such as Product Engineering, Quality Engineering,, or Project Management. Chemical background preferred.

Demonstrates the ability to complete complex projects thru cross-functional teams.

Participates and/or manages multiple projects simultaneously.

Advanced problem solving and significant decision making abilities.

Strong oral and written communication.

Capable of building consensus at all levels and with team members.

Strong computer and typical office software skills.

Critical Competencies:

• Business Acumen: Organizational Awareness, Financial Knowledge, Customer Focus
• Communication: Building Consensus quickly, Participates actively in Team environments, Influence, Good Presentation skills, Knows how to and when to listen, able to write for all levels of communication
• Interpersonal: Conflict Resolution, Approachability, Respect
• Teamwork: Teamwork and Consensus building skills
• Leadership: Strategic, Embraces Change, Flexibility, Integrity
• Thinking: Decisive, Solutions Oriented, Cognitive Ability
• Work Habits: Self-starting and motivated, highly organized with great time management skills,
• Detail Orientation (must recognize the critical/important from less important quickly)

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

• Click 'Apply Now' to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
• Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.