MAU is hiring a Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager at our client in Atlanta, GA, or Metro D.C. As a Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for tracking, managing, and coordinating the affairs of the government environments within the company's footprint. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
As the Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager, you will gather and prioritize regulatory and government issues, assist in defining the appropriate response and strategy, and work closely with innovation, legal, sales, marketing, and other company departments to meet revenue and customer satisfaction goals.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4+ years of experience in an engineering or regulatory compliance discipline and product development expertise related to the company's current and future product portfolio
Experience with AHRI and similar industry associations
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D software
Experience developing products via New Product Development Process (Stage Gate)
Proven experience in regulatory and product performance matters
General Requirements:
Understand the intent of regulations to wisely navigate the discrepancies that exist in the application of each set of rules to combination products
Ensure decisions work well throughout the lifecycle of the products and set appropriate precedents for future products and projects
Open issues tracking to resolution
Excellent attention to detail
Well-developed and thorough understanding of analytics, problem-solving tools, and quality improvement tools and techniques
Strong communication skills to educate personnel on compliance best practices
Effective organizational abilities to effectively manage time and work activities
Ability to evaluate potential risks and ways to minimize them
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to communicate quality data
Ability to communicate efficiently through written and verbal skills
Participate in AHRI committees and associational "Capitol Hill Days"
Ability to exercise appropriate discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information
Ability to work professionally and positively with various levels of employees, customers, and business partners
Strong commitment to achieving business goals
High level of personal integrity, honesty, and commitment
Ability to respond to high sense of urgency situations and produce fast but accurate results
Preferred Requirements:
Experience with mechanical systems or water heating product design and application
Essential Functions:
Maintain a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization's products and processes
Use that understanding to assist in standardizing all business operations and establish clear, documented protocols
Explain regulations, procedures, and policies to all employees and stakeholders as necessary
Participate in associational memberships and governmental interactions
Review marketing, legal, and technical documentation, including case files and clinical research reports, to assess compliance
Recommend courses of remediation to help their company achieve the necessary levels of compliance
Monitor, aggregate, and maintain issue, regulatory, and legislative logs and charts for use by the Regulatory Government Affairs ("RGA") Committee of the Company
Regulatory reporting on compliance status and measures to both internal and external parties
Coordinate activities of company leadership and RGA Committee
Act as a liaison between the company and state, local, federal, and international agencies, associations, and other organizations as necessary
Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant government agencies, industry associations, and policymakers
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the water heater industry
Represent the company in industry forums and participate in advocacy efforts to shape favorable policies
Analyze proposed regulations and legislation to assess potential impacts on the company
Develop and implement advocacy strategies to positively influence regulatory and legislative outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams to communicate the company's position on key policy issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, and innovation/product development, to ensure a unified approach to regulatory compliance
Guide internal teams on regulatory requirements affecting production design and development
Perform other tasks as required
Work Environment or Working Conditions:
Fast-paced environment
Travel:
Travel up to 40%
MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.
All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position