Vincular - Quality & Compliance SME Role

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure that all hard goods comply with relevant regional and international safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

- Stay updated with changing regulations and ensure timely compliance.

Testing & Certification:

- Develop and manage testing protocols, coordinate with third-party laboratories for product validation, and ensure that products meet brand and regulatory standards for certification.

Quality Assurance:

- Implement and maintain robust quality control processes throughout the product lifecycle, including conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and routine product inspections to ensure consistency and quality.

Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain accurate compliance records and technical documentation. Generate detailed compliance and testing reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate closely with product development, sourcing, and legal teams to integrate compliance and quality standards into product design, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.

Training & Advisory:

- Provide ongoing training and guidance on compliance best practices, emerging regulatory requirements, and quality assurance procedures to internal teams and suppliers.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, compliance, or regulatory affairs within the hard goods industry.

Technical Expertise:

- In-depth knowledge of hard goods manufacturing, testing, and certification processes, including standards for product safety, quality, and environmental impact.

Regulatory Knowledge:

- Familiarity with international standards and certifications such as IS, IEC, ISO, UL, CE, RoHS, and REACH, and an ability to apply them effectively to hard goods products.

Problem-Solving:

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex compliance and quality-related issues effectively.

Communication Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring clear and efficient information flow.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certifications in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, or similar fields would be an advantage.

- Experience in working with international teams and across multiple regions.