CooperDouglas · 1 week ago
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expCooperDouglas has partnered with a global consumer products manufacturer seeking a Director of Regulatory Compliance to lead enterprise-wide regulatory strategy. This high-impact leadership role oversees product certification, safety, and environmental compliance while ensuring compliance frameworks enable speed to market and protect consumer trust.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Rolla Weed
Responsibilities
Direct global product compliance programs across certification and regulatory bodies and related international agencies
Manage third-party certification and Multiple Listing activities with NRTLs, ensuring uninterrupted market access
Anticipate regulatory shifts (Prop 65, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, etc.) and proactively align business and product roadmaps to evolving requirements
Oversee labeling, packaging, and consumer safety compliance for all product lines, including smoke detection and connected home devices
Lead environmental and trade compliance, ensuring adherence to import/export documentation, customs classification, and sustainability mandates
Serve as the organization’s compliance process owner, driving accountability, cross-functional communication, and early identification of risk
Prepare for and lead regulatory audits, inspections, and investigations, maintaining audit-ready documentation across all product categories
Champion a culture of compliance through education, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive regulatory compliance experience within consumer electronics, lighting, or electrical safety industries
Expert-level knowledge of U.S. and international product standards (UL 217, UL 1598, FCC Part 15/18, DOE, Energy Star)
Demonstrated success managing NRTL Multiple Listings (MLs) and certification lifecycles
Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and influencing at all organizational levels
Exceptional project management, communication, and documentation capabilities
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field preferred
RAC, CRCM, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Company
CooperDouglas
At CooperDouglas, we cut through the noise to connect top-tier Accounting & Finance talent with industry-leading companies across Southern California and beyond.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase