Compliance Specialist - Product Environmental… at Samtec · New Albany

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:

1. 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.).
2. Coordinate supplier compliance with data collection and validation of documentation (e.g., Material Declarations, CMRT/EMRT, REACH. ROHS, UL, etc.); Ensure compliance data is accurate, traceable, and audit defensible.
3. Oversight of critical compliance programs Globally; this includes development and implementation of new programs that support compliance growth and strengthening.
4. 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 from scoping through execution — including defining scope, stakeholders, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
5. Execution of Samtec’s UL responsibilities both internally and externally.
6. Execution of Samtec’s WEEE responsibilities both internally and externally.
7. Work with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate on timely implementation of projects. (i.e. Logistics, Legal, Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, IT, etc.)
8. Support Industry Project Managers (Mil/Aero, Medical, Automotive, etc.) on the execution of industry and customer specific requirements.
9. Maintain and improve compliance tracking systems, reporting tools, and dashboards used by the PEC team.
10. Develop, update, and standardize Work Instructions (WIs), SOPs, and training materials to drive consistency across PEC operations globally.
11. Identify opportunities to leverage software, automation, and AI tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of compliance workflows.
12. Identify compliance risks and support corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives.
13. Partner with cross-functional Compliance teams (environmental, regulatory review, sustainability) on the rollout of requirements and initiatives globally.
14. Support global facility personnel for timely execution of PEC programs and projects across all locations.
15. Support the Customer Quality Concern team with investigations and corrective actions as needed.
16. 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. 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.
2. Must have abilities to work effectively with processes including software to improve the accuracy and efficiency of compliance operations.
3. Problem solving skills are a must.
4. Must be an effective communicator with both internal stakeholders & external customers.
5. Need to have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, O365, Copilot and similar AI resources / AI tools).
6. General understanding of project tracking tools, such as Salesforce and DevOps, with the ability and skill set to use them effectively.
7. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
8. Understanding/exposure to production processes i.e. injection molding, metal stamping, electro-plating, board processing, PCB, and assembly tooling is a plus.
9. General Product Knowledge and understanding is a plus.
10. Prior experience with customer support and engagement is a plus.
11. Global experience is a plus.

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related technical discipline — or equivalent work experience — is required.