Compliance Engineering

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography , we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places - at scale and in total security.
Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.
The Compliance Engineer ensures that manufacturing site systems, processes, and products comply with applicable safety, security, quality, and regulatory standards. Compliance Manager, this role supports site projects, strengthens operational controls, and applies data analytics and LEAN methodologies to improve performance, reduce risk, and enhance overall compliance.
Project Leadership & Execution

Lead and manage major compliance-related projects including facility upgrades, new equipment/process introductions, layout changes, and risk-reduction initiatives.
Develop project scopes, timelines, risk assessments, and stakeholder communication plans to ensure successful execution in a manufacturing environment.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Security, and Quality to integrate improvements into production workflows
Control Plans & Compliance Systems
Develop, implement, and maintain robust control plans that support Safety, Physical Security, Quality, and operational compliance.
Ensure processes, documentation, training, and controls meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements (ISO 9001, PCI, OSHA, ISO 27001/45001, etc.).

~ Conduct gap analyses, FMEAs, PFMEAs, JSAs and process validations to ensure control adequacy and sustainment.

Continuous Improvement, LEAN & Risk Reduction
Identify opportunities to improve compliance, reduce defects, and eliminate waste using LEAN tools (5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).
Lead root cause analyses (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, IS/ISNOT) and drive effective CAPAs with measurable results.
Develop standard work, visual controls, and process documentation that support efficient, compliant manufacturing operations.
Safety, Security & Quality Integration
Support program owners (EHS, Security, Quality, Training) with engineering analysis, risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and process redesigns.
Conduct assessments related to machine safety, equipment guarding, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and environmental compliance.
Ensure production processes adhere to corporate policies, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Perform internal audits for EHS, Security, and Quality systems; support external audits and customer assessments.
Track findings, ensure timely closure, and maintain audit readiness across manufacturing areas.
Data Analytics, Monitoring & Reporting

Use data analytics to identify trends, nonconformances, process drift, and systemic risks across production areas.
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor compliance performance, audit readiness, and process capability.
Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, compliance metrics, and improvement outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, compliance, security, or EHS environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., Experience running medium-to-large projects and delivering on timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, RCA, FMEA, Risk assessments and control plans).
• Experience in a highly regulated environment (secure manufacturing, personalization, financial tech, aerospace, etc.).

Lean Six Sigma experience or certification.
By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.
We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we're transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that's changing fast, too.
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