Vishay Components - Senior Officer - Product Compliance

About the Role:

- Vishay's Risk & Compliance team is dedicated to safeguarding the organization through robust compliance frameworks and proactive risk management. As a Senior Officer - Product Compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards, with a particular focus on product-related compliance.

- This position involves supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement, and maintain product compliance policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with global and local regulations.

- Assess and manage business risks related to product compliance, including those arising from acquisitions, partnerships, or product development.

- Act as an internal advisor to increase awareness and ensure understanding of compliance obligations across departments.

- Conduct or support internal audits, gap assessments, and risk analyses related to product compliance.

- Prepare compliance documentation, regulatory reports, certifications, and maintain accurate filing of compliance records.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on remediation plans and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.

- Lead or contribute to projects involving regulatory changes, product certifications, and process improvements.

- Liaise with local and regional regulatory authorities as required, ensuring effective communication and compliance.

- Support the drafting and implementation of compliance guidelines to ensure consistent application across business units.

- Create presentations and detailed reports to communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/masters' degree in Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk management role-preferably in manufacturing, electronics, or product-driven industries.

- Strong understanding of global product compliance regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, etc.).

- Experience in compliance audits, assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.

- Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional certifications such as CRCM, CCEP, or equivalent are a plus.

- Experience working with international teams and regulatory bodies.

- Familiarity with ERP systems or compliance management tools.