At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
The Product ComplianceIMDSSpecialist Ioverseesproduct, environmental, and chemicalcompliance with respect tovariousinternationallaws, regulations, standards, and relevant customer specifications, providingcorporate support through theLegal department
Location: This position requires on-site work at a Gentex facility. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Interpret and apply international, federal, state, and local regulations related to chemical substances (e.g., TSCA, REACH,RoHs, GHS, CLP).
Maintain environmental product compliance tools (e.g., IMDS, CDX, Assent).
Serve as a subject matter expert on chemical productregulatory complianceand provide guidance on complex international chemical regulations.
In partnership within-houselegal counsel,understand and analyze regulatory specifications forallGentex industriesincluding automotive, aerospace, medical, fire protection,andconsumer productsfor U.S. and other global markets.
Educateengineering and program management teams on regulatory requirements relating to allproducts.
Assist with OEM and governmental regulatory and environmental surveys and questionnaires relating to productcompliance.
Support regulatory inquiries, compliance documentreviews,and communicate with impacted teams.
Analyze Engineering Change Orders (ECO) relating to product changes and make recommendations for compliance asappropriate
Assistwithmaintainingthelatest revisions of regulations, standards,codesand customer specifications
Perform ad-hoc compliance assignments delegated by Product Compliance Manager
Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
Attention toDetail – Ensuring information is complete andaccurate, following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have beenfulfilled.
Managing Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is notclear.
Managing Complexity – Making sense of complex, highquantity,and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Knowledge Development – Continuously develop knowledge of regulatory requirement applications/tools to support Gentex business processes andculture.
Communicate Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, considering the unique needs of different audiencesand ensuring confidential and sensitive information is handledproperly
Complying withall Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace
Maintaininga high levelof honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters
WHAT TO BRING
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on chemical substance regulations
5+yearsprofessional experience inIMDS,Environmental,orChemicalComplianceProductRegulatoryroles
Deep and comprehensive understanding of a wide range of global chemical regulations
(e.g., TSCA, REACH, RoHS, GHS, CLP, country-specific chemical control laws).
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat,and Smartsheet
Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines; ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to adapt to current and future responsibilities
Ability to travel onoccasion
WHAT WILL HELP
Experienceutilizingonline resources to research applicable rules and regulations, as well as
pertinentstandardsfordirection and guidance.
Prior service on ProductCompliance andor RegulatoryCommittees.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
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