Product Compliance & Certification Manager

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Product Compliance & Certification Manager to join their team. This is a hybrid role based out of their Plano, Texas, location. For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated their commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Their range of products and services is tailored to meet customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Their culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and they promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering field
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in regulatory compliance, certification, QA/QC, or engineering within industrial, energy, or data center-related industries
Strong knowledge of North American codes, standards, and certification frameworks (e.g., UL, ETL, NRTL, NEC, NFPA)
Experience managing product certification processes and working with certification bodies
Understanding of QA/QC systems and integration with regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in interpreting technical standards
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center infrastructure, power generation systems, or mission-critical facilities
Familiarity with environmental and emissions regulations
Experience supporting product certification for modular or packaged systems
Experience in global organizations and cross-cultural collaboration (Japan–U.S. experience preferred)
Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (CAPA, FMEA, etc.)
Certification or training related to regulatory compliance or quality systems

Responsibilities

Define and execute regulatory and certification strategies for DCEM America products and systems.
Identify applicable codes, standards, and certification requirements (e.g., UL, ETL, NRTL, NEC, NFPA, environmental and emissions regulations).
Develop certification roadmaps aligned with product development and program timelines.
Provide early-stage guidance to engineering teams to ensure designs meet regulatory requirements.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business and product lines.
Represent DCEM America in regulatory discussions, industry forums, and audits as needed.
Support alignment between North America operations and Japan HQ for global product compliance.
Lead certification processes including testing, documentation, submission, and approval with certification bodies (UL, ETL, NRTL, etc.).
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to prepare required technical documentation and test evidence.
Manage certification schedules, risks, and issue resolution.
Support factory and site inspections required for certification and compliance validation.
Act as the primary point of contact with certification agencies, regulatory authorities, and inspectors.
Identify opportunities to streamline certification processes and improve regulatory efficiency.
Capture lessons learned and integrate them into future product development and QA/QC processes.
Ensure all QA/QC and product compliance activities align with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. QA/QC processes, procedures, and global quality standards.
Interpret and apply North American codes and standards to DCEM products and systems.
Ensure ongoing compliance across design, manufacturing, installation, and operation phases.
Support customer-facing discussions on compliance, certification status, and regulatory risks.
Work closely with electrical and mechanical QA engineers, system engineers, suppliers, and program managers.
Ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into design, procurement, and manufacturing processes.
Identify regulatory and certification risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.
Support resolution of compliance-related issues, including non-conformance findings and certification gaps.
Lead escalation of critical regulatory risks to leadership.
Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and recordkeeping for regulatory compliance and certification activities.
Support internal and external audits related to quality and regulatory compliance.
Maintain certification records and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Support development of internal guidelines and best practices for regulatory compliance.