Compliance Specialist - Product Environmental Compliance

Compliance Specialist - Product Environmental Compliance Description

Summary/Objective :
The Compliance Specialist – PEC is responsible for supporting Samtec's Product Environmental Compliance (PEC) function through three primary areas: (1) responding to customer compliance inquiries, (2) building and improving internal processes that strengthen PEC operations, and (3) developing and executing new programs , systems, and tools that increase the effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency of the PEC team. The role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Legal, Sourcing, IT and global facility teams to ensure Samtec's products meet evolving global regulatory and customer requirements.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver clear, technically accurate responses in a timely manner to customer compliance inquiries, surveys, and certifications (Material Declarations, REACH, RoHS, CMRT/EMRT, PFAS, Cal Prop 65, Section 232, etc.).
• Coordinate supplier compliance with data collection and validation of documentation (e.g., M aterial D eclarations, CMRT/EMRT, REACH. ROHS, UL, etc.) ;
  Ensure compliance data is accurate, traceable, and audit defensible.
• Oversight of critical compliance programs Globally; this includes development and implementation of new programs that support compliance growth and strengthening .
• Management of key projects that support and help to facilitate compliance scalability and integration across Samtec’s business operations. Lead all aspects of project management fr om scoping through execution — including defining scope, stakeholders, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Execution of Samtec’s UL responsibilities both internally and externally.
• Execution of Samtec’s WEEE responsibilities both internally and externally.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate on time ly implementation of projects . ( i.e. Logistics, Legal, Quality, Engineering , Sourcing, IT, etc .)
• Support Industry Project Managers (Mil/Aero, Medical, Automotive, etc . ) on the execution of industry and customer specific requirements .
• Maintain and improve compliance tracking systems, reporting tools, and dashboards used by the PEC team.
• Develop, update, and standardize Work Instructions (WIs), SOPs, and training materials to drive consistency across PEC operations globally.
• Identify opportunities to leverage software, automation, and AI tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of compliance workflows.
• Identify compliance risks and support corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional Compliance teams (environmental, regulatory review , sustainability) on the rollout of requirements and initiatives globally.
• Support global facility personnel for timely execution of PEC programs and projects across all locations.
• Support the Customer Quality Concern team with investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the manager which enables the compliance team to protect and promote Samtec.

* The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. *

Required Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or a related technical field. Entry-level candidates with a relevant degree and demonstrated aptitude will be considered.
• Must have abilities to work effectively with processes including software to improve the accuracy and efficiency of compliance operations.
• Problem solving skills are a must.
• Must be an effective communicator with both internal stakeholders & external customers.
• Need to have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, O365 , Copilot and similar AI resources / AI tools ).
• General understanding of project tracking tools , such as Salesforce and Dev Ops , with the ability and skill set to use them effectively.
• Must be able to sit /stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
• Understanding/exposure to production processes i.e. injection molding, metal stamping, electro-plating, board processing, PCB, and…