Product Manager (US, only: CA, NY, DC)

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a -------- Product Integrity & Regulatory Compliance Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in --.New York , NY  Details for the position are as follows:


Title: Product Integrity & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: New York , NY
Pay Rate: $25–28/hour
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

• Manage product integrity, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities across apparel and consumer product categories.
• Oversee product testing programs related to physical performance, product safety, restricted substances, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor vendor testing and inspection performance, identify recurring compliance issues, and support corrective actions.
• Review and analyze laboratory testing results to ensure compliance with product specifications, care labeling requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Onboard and train vendors on product integrity, quality, testing, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with sourcing, production, merchandising, legal, and quality teams regarding regulatory and product compliance matters.
• Maintain compliance records, testing documentation, vendor performance reports, and quality assurance data.
• Partner with third-party laboratories to ensure adherence to testing protocols, restricted substance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Support compliance with domestic and international product safety regulations and industry standards.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Materials Science, or a related field preferred.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of Product Integrity, Product Compliance, Quality Assurance, or Regulatory Compliance experience.
• Consumer product testing and compliance program management.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, textile materials, trims, fiber content, and care labeling requirements.
• Experience working with product testing laboratories and interpreting laboratory test reports.
• Knowledge of CPSC, CPSIA, CPSA, FTC labeling requirements, California Proposition 65, and REACH regulations.
• Experience with Restricted Substances Lists (RSL), product safety testing, and quality performance standards.
• Vendor compliance management and product inspection oversight.
• Data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.
• Product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance documentation management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with apparel, fashion, accessories, or consumer products industries.
• Knowledge of sustainability, social compliance, and responsible sourcing programs.
• Experience evaluating physical performance testing, fabric testing, and product quality standards.
• Familiarity with global product compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting vendor onboarding and compliance training initiatives.