Product Compliance Manager, APAC

Product Compliance Manager Position Summary The Product Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the global product compliance and certification strategy for gas detection products across domestic and international markets. This role serves as the key owner of regulatory compliance execution, certification planning, audit readiness, and cross-functional coordination to ensure products meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and market access requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in product certification, deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and proven leadership capability to drive compliance initiatives across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external certification bodies. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all domestic and international product certifications for gas detection products, including but not limited to China CCC, CPA, China Ex, IECEx, ATEX, UL, CSA, CE, KC/KCs, and Radio Type Approval (SRRC). Own the global compliance roadmap for new product introductions, product changes, and sustaining activities, ensuring timely certification delivery in support of business and market launch objectives. Monitor, interpret, and drive implementation of the latest international, national, and industry regulations, standards, and certification requirements to maintain ongoing product compliance and market access. Provide strategic compliance leadership during product development by partnering with Engineering and Product teams early in the design cycle to identify regulatory risks and define certification requirements upfront. Direct certification project execution, including product sample submission, test planning, document preparation, and submission package management (e.g., BOM, schematics, manuals, drawings, technical files), while ensuring alignment to timelines, budgets, and quality expectations. Proactively identify and resolve certification issues, removing roadblocks and driving effective corrective actions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Track and review test progress and non-conformities, lead root cause analysis, and work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement teams to implement necessary design or process improvements. Establish, optimize, and govern internal compliance processes, including certification mark usage, design change control, document retention, audit readiness, and regulatory impact assessment. Serve as the primary company representative to certification bodies, notified bodies, test laboratories, and regulatory agencies; build strong working relationships and ensure effective communication throughout certification and audit activities. Lead and support factory inspections, external audits, and annual surveillance audits, ensuring preparation, issue resolution, and sustained compliance performance. Provide technical guidance and coaching to internal teams on certification requirements, regulatory interpretation, compliance risks, and best practices. Drive cross-functional alignment and influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance objectives are integrated into product, operational, and business priorities. Where applicable, mentor junior compliance engineers or specialists, and contribute to building organizational capability in product compliance management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 8+ years of experience in product compliance, certification, or regulatory engineering, with solid hands-on knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for industrial or safety-related products. Proven experience managing certifications across multiple international schemes, such as CCC, CPA, China Ex, IECEx, ATEX, UL, CSA, CE, KC/KCs, and SRRC. Strong understanding of regulatory processes, certification lifecycle management, product change control, and audit support. Experience in gas detection products, industrial safety products, or hazardous-area / explosion-proof products is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrix organization. Prior experience in a managerial, team lead, or project leadership role is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external agencies/certification bodies. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in both written and spoken English; Chinese language capability is an advantage for local regulatory coordination. 产品合规经理（Product Compliance Manager） 职位概述 产品合规经理负责公司气体检测产品在国内及国际市场的产品合规与认证战略规划及落地执行，是产品法规符合性、认证推进、审核准备及跨部门协同的核心负责人。该岗位需要全面统筹产品全生命周期中的合规管理工作，确保产品满足各类法规、安全及市场准入要求，并支持公司业务拓展与产品上市目标。 理想候选人应具备扎实的产品认证与法规合规专业能力，熟悉国内外认证体系，并能够以管理者和领导者的角色推动研发、质量、制造、供应链及外部认证机构之间的高效协作。 主要职责 全面负责并统筹管理公司气体检测产品的国内外认证工作，包括但不限于 中国CCC、CPA、中国防爆、IECEx、ATEX、UL、CSA、CE、KC/KCs、无线电型号核准（SRRC） 等。 制定并管理全球产品合规路线图，覆盖新产品开发、产品变更及在产产品维护，确保认证工作满足业务目标、项目进度及市场准入需求。 持续跟踪、解读并推动落实最新国际、国家及行业标准、法规及认证要求，确保产品持续符合相关合规要求。 在产品开发早期，从合规角度提供前置性支持和风险识别，与研发和产品团队紧密合作，将法规与认证要求前移到设计阶段。 主导认证项目实施，包括送样安排、测试计划、技术文件准备与提交（如BOM、原理图、说明书、图纸、技术文档等），确保项目按时、按预算、高质量推进。 主动识别并推动解决认证过程中的问题与风险，及时清除项目障碍，确保认证流程顺利进行。 跟踪测试进度并分析不符合项，组织根因分析，协同研发、制造、质量及采购团队落实设计或工艺改进措施。 建立、优化并监督执行内部合规管理流程，包括认证标志使用规范、产品变更控制、文件管理、审核准备及法规影响评估等。 作为公司对外的主要合规窗口，负责与认证机构、检测实验室、审核员及相关监管机构建立并维护良好合作关系，确保沟通顺畅、高效推进。 主导并支持工厂检查、外部审核及年度监督审核，确保审核准备充分、问题闭环及时、持续合规能力稳定。 为内部团队提供专业指导与培训，提升研发、制造、质量等相关职能对认证标准、法规要求及合规风险的理解与执行能力。 推动跨部门协同与决策落地，确保产品合规要求有效融入产品开发、运营管理和业务决策之中。 如有需要，指导和培养初级合规工程师或专员，持续建设团队的合规能力与专业水平。 任职要求 电气、电子、机械工程或相关专业本科及以上学历。 8年以上产品认证、产品合规或法规工程相关经验，具备工业产品或安全类产品法规要求的扎实实操经验。 熟悉并具有多项国内外认证项目管理经验，包括但不限于 CCC、CPA、中国防爆、IECEx、ATEX、UL、CSA、CE、KC/KCs、SRRC 等。 深入理解产品法规流程、认证生命周期管理、产品变更控制及审核支持工作。 具有气体检测产品、工业安全产品或防爆类产品经验者优先。 具备跨部门复杂项目管理经验，能够在矩阵式组织中推动协同、影响决策并达成结果。 有团队管理、项目负责人或技术领导经验者优先。 具备优秀的沟通协调、利益相关方管理及对外联络能力，能够高效协同内部团队及外部认证机构。 具备较强的问题解决能力、优先级管理能力及项目推进能力，能够在快节奏环境中同时管理多项重点任务。 具备良好的中英文书面及口头表达能力。 Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. About Industrial Scientific Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com. Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.