Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

American Flexible Products (AFP) is a state-of-the-art manufacturing company specializing in the custom conversion of foam, sponge, rubber, EMI/RFI shielding materials, and a wide range of flexible materials. Our solutions address gasketing, bonding, vibration dampening, thermal management, and conductivity challenges across diverse industries.


As an AS9100-registered and ITAR-registered company, we uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, making us a trusted partner for aerospace, defense, medical, electronics, and other high-performance applications. We are also a Preferred Converter for both 3M and Rogers Corporation, giving our customers access to premium materials such as 3M adhesives, VHB tapes, and ROGERS PORON and BISCO Silicones-ensuring optimal performance in even the most demanding environments.


With over 35 years of experience, AFP has established itself as a market leader in custom fabrication. Our advanced engineering capabilities, deep material expertise, and diverse manufacturing technologies enable us to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions-whether for prototyping or high-volume production runs.
Located in Chaska, MN, AFP is committed to exceptional quality and outstanding customer service. We are a 100% employee-owned company which means every team member is personally invested in your success. When you partner with AFP, you work directly with an owner-ensuring dedication, expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering top-tier solutions tailored to your needs.

The Regulatory and Compliance Specialist responds to customer inquiries related to material properties, our company's policies, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance to the relevant international, federal, and state regulations. They will understand directives such as RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Prop 65 and required reporting such as Conflict Minerals and reporting to Environmental and Social Responsibility programs. This role is responsible for researching and documenting regulatory compliance information based on customer requirements. The successful candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed to ensure that customer specifications requests are being met, necessary documentation is submitted accurately and in a timely manner.


MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Maintain and adhere to procedures/processes that continuously improve our compliance program
• Monitor the Product Compliance inbox and efficiently respond to all internal and external requests
• Oversee our compliance statuses and declarations of raw materials / customer part requests in online Portal(s)
• Maintain Product Compliance Declarations and ensure they are available to customers as required
• Ensures compliance documentation is complete and accurate
• Research and maintain applicable regulatory standards such as REACH, RoHS, TSCA Prop65 and Conflict Mineral reporting
• Catalog all regulatory data received and dispersed to customer
• Stay informed on new & changing directives/regulations as they pertain to AFP and any global standard we need to comply with for AS9100 and keep the team informed of any potential business impact
• Assist with miscellaneous compliance or quality tasks
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work within strict deadlines with the capability to work on multiple projects accurately and efficiently
• Team player who is self-motivated, a fast learner, and shows initiative to seek out knowledge needed to meet customer needs
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively, and creatively

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Working knowledge of relevant international, federal, and state environmental regulations and directives (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65)
• Two years in Compliance Role preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Proficiency with basic computer skills is required. Experience with Microsoft office suite and ERP systems preferred. Epicor experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Must be able to communicate (read, write, and speak) fluently in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, safety rules and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires mostly stationary, desk top functions with long periods of time viewing computer screens and small motor movements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :


This role in onsite and not eligible to work remotely. This position will be located in the corporate office environment, but will spend time in the manufacturing environment. The work area in the production environment includes exposure to noise, moving machinery and a temperature-controlled environment. The noise level in that work area is usually moderate.