Manufacturing Compliance Manager

Automatic Products Corporation•Garland, TX

About The Position

The Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organization’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to ITAR, CMMC Level 2, AS9100, OSHA, EPA, ATF and other applicable regulations, quality standards, customer requirements, and government contract obligations. This role supports manufacturing operations by managing regulatory risk, ensuring export and security compliance, and maintaining certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
7+ years of compliance, quality, regulatory, or audit experience within aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing
Strong knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and A&D quality standards
Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 requirements
Working knowledge of EPA, NPDWR, NPDES, and other water regulations
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to shop-floor and professional audiences
Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government or DoD contracts
Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer audit processes
Professional certifications such as CCEP, CPCM, CRCMP, CQA , or similar
Prior experience working directly with manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense regulations, including ITAR, CMMC Level 2, DFARS, FAR, ATF and related government contracting requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable drinking water, wastewater, and runoff regulations including NPDWR, NPDES, and other applicable EPA/water regulations or requirements
Interpret and implement customer-specific and regulatory compliance requirements across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their operational and contractual impact
Support and oversee compliance with industry quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and customer flow-down requirements
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to embed compliance into manufacturing processes and procedures
Prepare for, support, and respond to customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
Lead compliance risk assessments related to manufacturing, sourcing, exports, and government contracts
Design and deliver compliance and regulatory training for employees, including export control and ethics training
Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
Investigate potential compliance violations and support corrective and preventive actions
Track, document, and report compliance metrics, findings, and remediation efforts to management