Manager of Product Design Compliance
gomez partnersAppleton, WI
Manager of Product Design Compliance
gomez partnersAppleton, WIManager L7
Compliance ManagersRegulatory Affairs ManagersHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus ManufacturingWelding and Soldering Equipment ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
APPLY NOWMiller Electric Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary ofIllinois Tool Works (ITW), is a global leader in arc welding and cutting equipment with nearly 100 years of innovation behind its brand. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, Miller designs and manufactures equipment used across manufacturing, construction, aviation, agriculture, motorsports, and marine industries worldwide.
We are conducting a search for a Manager of Product Design Compliance to serve as Miller’s technical authority in product safety, certification assurance, and product liability management.
This role carries significant organizational visibility and operates at the intersection of engineering, legal, regulatory bodies, and executive leadership. The successful candidate will protect the integrity of Miller’s products and brand by ensuring rigorous compliance across global markets while leading technical response efforts when incidents occur.
Position Overview:
The Manager of Product Design Compliance is responsible for ensuring that ITW Welding products meet all applicable safety, certification, and regulatory requirements. This individual will:
Lead technical response for field incidents involving potential injury or property damage
Partner closely with ITW Legal, outside counsel, and expert consultants during investigations, discovery, and litigation
Oversee global product certification processes (CSA, CE, UL, and related standards)
Serve as authorized signatory for CE Declarations of Conformity
Conduct and lead product safety design reviews, hazard analyses, and risk assessments across the product lifecycle
Review labeling, technical documentation, and marketing materials for compliance alignment
Participate in and influence key industry standards bodies (e.g., NEMA, AWS, IEC committees)
Communicate evolving regulatory changes and standards implications to internal stakeholders
This position plays a critical role in proactively mitigating risk while strengthening compliance discipline across engineering, operations, marketing, and customer-facing teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred)
Minimum 8+ years of experience in product safety, product compliance, regulatory engineering, or related discipline within a manufacturing environment
Direct experience working with global certification bodies (CSA, CE, UL, etc.)
Experience supporting product incidents, claims investigations, or litigation matters preferred
Strong technical documentation skills and ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments
Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to legal teams, executives, and non-technical audiences
Why This RoleThis is not a short-term rotational assignment. Miller is seeking a long-term specialist who intends to deepen expertise in product safety, certification, and standards leadership. The position offers high visibility, cross-functional influence, and the opportunity to shape compliance strategy within a globally recognized manufacturing organization.
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Appleton, WI
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Compliance Managers
Industry
Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
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