DescriptionReporting to the Senior Director of Quality and Manufacturing Technology, 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.
Location: Melville, NY or Hialeah, FL
Responsibilities include:- 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
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- 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
- Certification such as Certified Product Steward (CPS) or similar is a plus
- 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
Culture Framework:- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
They are looking for a highly experienced Compliance expert/leader from the semiconductor industry for this newly created role. Given their steady growth and expanding customer requirements, they need a Program Manager with initiative, ownership, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, cross-functional influence, and the ability to grow this team and take on leadership responsibilities over time. Beyond experience and talent, you must have the character, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit to anticipate needs/problems and proactively drive solutions.
