Senior Product Regulation Specialist

Established in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices.

The Senior Product Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all products under the parent company umbrella, including consumer electronics, appliances, outdoor cookware, and home monitoring products, comply with applicable chemical, environmental, battery, energy, and safety regulations across North American markets. This role researches regulatory requirements and collaborates with cross-functional partners to develop and execute regulatory strategies that align with business objectives.

A successful candidate will have the ability to research and navigate complex product regulations at the federal and state levels to ensure compliance regarding new and existing products, product packaging and websites. They are expected to identify potential gaps in compliance procedures and develop strategies to address them effectively. In addition, the candidate will oversee data collection, record keeping and maintenance of the automated system.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of driving strategic direction through effective project management, change oversight and cross-functional collaboration. They will closely collaborate with overseas suppliers, product, engineering and legal teams to ensure products across the entire organization are compliant with applicable regulations. They will also be required to communicate with various departments and teams to educate them on crucial product compliance requirements.

Prior work experience in the consumer electronics or appliance industry is preferred, with demonstrable knowledge of related product laws. Working knowledge of data analytics tools, product management software, and data presentation tools is also essential.

• Ensure compliance of products, product packaging, and company websites with applicable federal, state, and regional regulations across North American markets.
• Research, interpret, and navigate complex product regulations to support both new product introductions and existing product portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement regulatory strategies that support business requirements.
• Identify gaps in compliance procedures and develop effective strategies and corrective actions to address regulatory risks.
• Drive strategic initiatives through effective project management, change oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with overseas suppliers, product management, engineering, and legal teams to ensure organization-wide compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate product compliance requirements across departments and provide guidance and education to internal stakeholders regarding regulatory obligations and best practices.
• Review new and existing products to ensure they meet applicable product regulations.
• Research regulatory compliance requirements applicable to new products and communicate the findings to the production, engineering and legal teams.
• Stay abreast of federal and state product laws to ensure compliance and minimize production delays in case of any changes in regulations.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for working with internal teams…