Manufacturing Compliance Manager

Position Summary

The Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organization’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to ITAR, CMMC Level 2, AS9100, OSHA, EPA, ATF and other applicable regulations, quality standards, customer requirements, and government contract obligations. This role supports manufacturing operations by managing regulatory risk, ensuring export and security compliance, and maintaining certifications.Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Contract Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense regulations, including ITAR, CMMC Level 2, DFARS, FAR, ATF and related government contracting requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable drinking water, wastewater, and runoff regulations including NPDWR, NPDES, and other applicable EPA/water regulations or requirements
• Interpret and implement customer-specific and regulatory compliance requirements across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their operational and contractual impact

Quality & Standards Oversight

• Support and oversee compliance with industry quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and customer flow-down requirements
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to embed compliance into manufacturing processes and procedures
• Prepare for, support, and respond to customer, regulatory, and third-party audits

Policies, Training & Risk Management

• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead compliance risk assessments related to manufacturing, sourcing, exports, and government contracts
• Design and deliver compliance and regulatory training for employees, including export control and ethics training

Audit, Investigations & Reporting

• Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Investigate potential compliance violations and support corrective and preventive actions
• Track, document, and report compliance metrics, findings, and remediation efforts to management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• 7+ years of compliance, quality, regulatory, or audit experience within aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and A&D quality standards
• Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 requirements
• Working knowledge of EPA, NPDWR, NPDES, and other water regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to shop-floor and professional audiences
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or DoD contracts
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer audit processes
• Professional certifications such as CCEP, CPCM, CRCMP, CQA , or similar
• Prior experience working directly with manufacturing operations