Team Leader - Compliance Engineering at Garmin International in Cary, North Carolina

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Compliance Engineering in our Olathe, KS or Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of a Compliance Engineering team that is responsible for regulatory standards activities and product compliance approvals for Garmin consumer products.

Essential Functions

• Lead compliance team to ensure Garmin development teams' success in designing to meet worldwide Safety, EMC, wireless, SRD, Design-for-Environment and hazardous substance regulations


• Directly supervise various levels of compliance team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring


• Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team


• Ensure the team meets overall compliance goals in accordance with the product development plan, market requirements, and/or applicable regulations


• Ensure accuracy of the regulatory strategy, satisfaction of our internal and external customers, as well as enabling product launches


• Effectively track, manage and support multiple projects and priorities


• Develop policies, general process guidelines and provide compliance training

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Material Science, Electro-Optics, Physics or Chemistry AND 10 years experience as a Compliance or Regulatory Approvals Engineer, or Environmental Issue Leader OR an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Experience in forming cross-functional teams to solve compliance issues


• Broad experience in compliance engineering with standards such as: (SAR, UL, IEC, NOM, CSA, FCC, CISPR, Industry Canada, ETSI, ITU, JASO, SAE, ACMA, NZS, ANATEL, ICASA, SOLAS, GB) and directives (R&TTE, Battery, LVD, EMC, eMark, ELV, UN ECE, Recreational Craft, RoHS, REACH, EPEAT, Energy Star, EuP and WEEE)


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team-oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in working with regulatory and standards organizations


• Experience in safety compliance testing of electronic products, including products using rechargeable Lithium batteries


• Experience in writing compliance reports and declarations of conformity


• Previous leadership or mentorship experience and leading a team to a shared goal/vision


• Willingness to travel

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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