Senior Product Compliance Manager

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Senior Product Compliance Manager

Trystar is a pioneer in electrical power solutions, dedicated to safety, integrity, and customer focus. Our headquarters in Faribault, MN, is solar- and wind-powered, and we operate facilities across North America.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all products meet UL, NEC, IEEE, CSA, and regional regulations.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage, mentor, and develop a team of compliance engineers.
• Compliance Strategy:
  Develop and implement strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
• Testing & Certification:
  Oversee testing, coordinate with third-party certification bodies, and ensure timely certification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with commercial, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Documentation & Auditing:
  Maintain records, prepare for audits, and address findings promptly.
• Risk Assessment:
  Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to product safety, performance, and regulatory changes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay updated on evolving regulations and recommend process improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Act as point of contact for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in compliance engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or people management role.
• Proven track record in electrical power systems, preferably in power distribution, conversion, or energy storage solutions.
• Experience with UL, NEC, IEEE, CSA, or similar standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and team-building skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and translate them into actionable plans.
• Proficient in testing methodologies and certification processes.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant software.
• Travel:
  Up to 25% of travel within the USA, as needed.

• Experience in a research and new product development environment.
• Knowledge of standards such as UL1008, UL508(A), UL1691, UL489, UL924, UL1741, UL9540, UL891, UL50E, and others.
• Knowledge of NEMA 1, 3R, and 4X standards.
• Familiarity with governmental regulations such as TSCA, RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals.
• Familiarity with US federal procurement regulations such as BABA, BAA, TAA, and Made in America.
• Understanding code differences from NFPA 70, 101, 99, and others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and competing priorities in a fast-paced technology development environment.
• Ability to communicate with test engineers at high-power labs, NRTLs, and product design engineers to explain configuration limitations and provide certification options.
• Methodical, diligent, with outstanding planning abilities.
• Skilled in business operations or project management.
• Certification as a compliance professional is a plus.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Customer Focus
• Right with Speed
• Play for Each Other
• Champion Change
• Enjoy the Journey

Burnsville, MN;
Faribault, MN;
Houston, TX;
Charlotte, NC;
Waukesha, WI.