Product Compliance Specialist

nLIGHT, Inc.
paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Vancouver
5408 Northeast 88th Street (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
Description About nLIGHT At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Product Compliance Specialists are responsible for overseeing and maintaining the compliance documentation and reporting for products to ensure that the organization complies with global regulatory requirements. This also requires document control activities to support the development, production, and core business activities needed by the groups that build the products. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for ensuring the organization, including affiliates, comply with materials regulations such as Prop 65, REACH, RoHS, HRA, PFAS and CMRT. Maintain a database of materials for purchased and manufactured goods as well as supplier compliance declarations and communicate with suppliers regarding material compliance as needed. Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and recommend actions to maintain compliance of active products. Advise the Engineering team on current and future legislative matters. Respond to customer compliance requests, propose, and implement changes necessary in the production environment due to regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance requirements are met on products with regards to labeling, packaging artwork, and instruction booklets. Maintain CE Declarations of Conformance, quarterly inspection reports, and new product technical data files. Act as the main point of contact and liaison with third party data collection groups to support responses to customer compliance requests related to REACH, RoHS, Human Rights Assessments, Prop 65, and Conflict minerals; ensure BOMs provided by the supply chain team are uploaded to ensure timely surveying of suppliers and follow up with suppliers as necessary to maintain accurate information within the database. Support document control activities such as ECR, ECO, PDM and assist others with the management of documents. Effectively plan and prioritize activities, communicate needs, and follow through to ensure timely completion of tasks. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain records related to product registrations. QUALIFICATIONS: 1+ years of prior product compliance or relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing Associate's degree or equivalent work experience that demonstrates organizational expertise in support of manufacturing, design, or supply chain roles. Excellent data management skills and proof-reading ability. Must be currently eligible to work on export-controlled projects. Experience with industry standard material compliance software. Familiar with SharePoint, PDM, and D365. Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Effective communication, both verbal and written. Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management skills. Ability to work in both a team environment and independently with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Paylevel is based on qualifications: Product Compliance Specialist: $23.00 to $29.90 per hour Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of your wages 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays Vacation increases 8 hours annually, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Aflac Supplemental Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay Tuition Assistance Pet Insurance nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status). Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [emailprotected].