Regulatory Compliance And Sustainability Program Manager Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
The Regulatory Compliance And Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for leading global product environmental compliance and sustainability programs across semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role ensures products, materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes comply with environmental regulations and customer requirements while supporting sustainable product stewardship initiatives. The position works cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, EHS, and quality to manage chemical and regulatory risks across products and processes.
Salary range: $135K-$152KJob Function:
Monitor and ensure adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards, keeping the organization compliant with both current and emerging requirements. Lead compliance programs for RoHS, REACH, PFAS, California Proposition 65, TSCA, SCIP, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, and emerging regulations. Monitor global regulatory developments and assess business impacts. Ensure products comply with environmental and chemical regulations before market release. Manage substance compliance for raw materials, chemicals, consumables, packaging, and finished products. Evaluate exemptions, restrictions, and sunset dates; develop mitigation strategies. Lead and mentor a team of compliance professionals. Engage suppliers for material declarations and compliance documentation. Support customer audits, regulatory inquiries, and sustainability assessments. Drive sustainability initiatives including such as circular economy, waste reduction, and product stewardship. Establish internal controls, audits, and compliance governance processes. Lead compliance programs for RoHS (EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances) across products and components Develop and maintain a global restricted substances list (RSL) and supplier compliance program Lead material declaration programs (IPC-1752A, BOM-level FMDs) Ensure compliance with customer-specific environmental requirements (Sony Green, Apple, Intel, automotive OEMs) Partner with procurement to ensure supplier chemical disclosures and compliance Collect, analyze, and report sustainability metrics to senior management, supporting informed decision-making and transparency The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.8–10 years' experience in chemical compliance, product stewardship, or environmental regulations
- Deep expertise in RoHS, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, and Prop 65 Experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing strongly preferred
- Certification such as Certified Product Steward (CPS) or similar is a plus
- Strong understanding of chemical risk assessment and toxicology principles
- Expertise in material declaration systems and compliance databases
- Ability to interpret complex global regulations and translate into business requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus
Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
Additional Requirements/SkillsComply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct
Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Occasional travel, some overnight, as required
Disclaimer:
The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion. Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.
