What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Penn Engineering?
Position Summary
This role serves as the primary compliance officer responsible for establishing and maintaining critical regulatory compliance systems, including ITAR certification, environmental management standards, and information security protocols.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Establish comprehensive ITAR compliance framework from ground up
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Design and enforce data security protocols
- Implement cell security measures and access controls
- Manage all regulatory reporting requirements
- Maintain and optimize PROFIL's ISO 14001 internal systems
- Ensure ongoing compliance with environmental standards
- Manage and maintain TISAX certification
- Oversee ISO 27001 certification compliance
- Support IATF 16949 quality management system as needed
- Serve as onsite ESH designee
- Coordinate safety initiatives and regulatory compliance
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field (Compliance, Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar)
- Minimum 5 years experience in regulatory compliance or related fields
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience establishing ITAR compliance programs
- Certification in compliance, environmental management, or information security
- Experience in manufacturing environment
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Detail-oriented with analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex regulations
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Able to sit or stand for 10 hours a day.
- Unairconditioned manufacturing facility and air-conditioned office
- Required onsite presence: 5 days per week until ITAR system is established and stable; work from home 1 day per week thereafter