Manufacturing Compliance Specialist

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide-and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem-including CS Power Systems, CSPower

Tech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar-we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems-where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Key Responsibilities

* Manufacturing & Operational Compliance

* Partner with plant leadership to implement and monitor compliance controls across production, maintenance, procurement, and warehouse operations.

* Ensure adherence to applicable U.S. regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local), including operational permits and reporting obligations.

* Support regulatory inspections and internal audits.

* Maintain required documentation and records in alignment with regulatory and company standards.

* Identify operational compliance risks and drive corrective actions with site teams.

* Trade & Supply Chain Compliance

* Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. manufacturing operations and the Corporate Trade Compliance team, ensuring alignment with enterprise trade compliance policies and escalation of potential risks. Collaborate on high-risk transactions, regulatory inquiries, and interpretation of trade requirements impacting plant operations.

* Support compliance with U.S. import/export regulations.

* Third-Party & Vendor Compliance

* Oversee risk-based due diligence on U.S.

-based and international suppliers, contractors, and service providers supporting manufacturing operations.

* Support vendor onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.

* Maintain accurate documentation of third-party risk assessments and approvals.

* Audits, Monitoring & Reporting

* Support internal compliance audits, site self-assessments, and external regulatory reviews.

* Track remediation of audit findings and ensure timely closure.

* Develop and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.

* Assist in internal investigations related to potential compliance issues.

* Training & Policy Implementation

* Deliver practical, U.S.

-focused compliance training to plant personnel, supervisors, and functional teams.

* Support implementation and localization of corporate compliance policies at the site level.

* Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to operations teams.

* Cross-Functional Coordination

* Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. manufacturing sites and Corporate Compliance.

* Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and HR to ensure consistent compliance practices.

* Support alignment between corporate standards and U.S. regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, law, or related field.

* At least 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management roles within a U.S. manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory frameworks impacting manufacturing and supply chains (e.g., import/export controls, regulatory inspections, and operational compliance).

* Experience with trade compliance, sanctions screening, or third-party risk management preferred.

* Familiarity with solar, energy, or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus.

* ACAMS (CAMS), CCEP, or similar compliance/risk certification preferred but not required.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes.

* Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

* Strong communication skills with experience interacting with plant personnel and corporate stakeholders.

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