Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability Program Manager

Brains Workgroup•Huntington Station, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required

Nice To Haves

Certification such as Certified Product Steward (CPS) or similar is a plus
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

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