Sourcing & Compliance Engineer

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Sourcing & Compliance Engineer with expertise in electronics sourcing, supplier audits, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures that all materials, components, and finished products meet global safety, EMI/EMC, and certification standards while supporting supplier qualification, quality improvement, and production line setups for high-volume consumer electronics.

The candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure that compliance, reliability, and manufacturability are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance & Certification (Primary Focus):

• Identify applicable global regulations, standards, and directives for new and existing products (RoHS, REACH, WEEE, CE, FCC, BIS, EMI/EMC, etc.).
• Ensure product and component compliance for safety, environmental, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, certification files, DoCs, and test reports across all geographies.
• Liaise with third-party labs, consultants, and certification agencies for product testing, validation, and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on existing SKUs, suppliers, and new developments.
• Embed compliance and safety requirements early in the product design and sourcing cycle (DFMA/pre-compliance stage).
• Manage product lifecycle compliance including PCN/EOL documentation, material declarations, and change control.

2. Supplier Quality & Audits:

• Conduct supplier and factory audits to evaluate quality systems, process capability, and compliance readiness (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Verify material and component quality through inspection, documentation checks, and qualification processes (PPAP/FAI).
• Lead CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) for supplier non-conformities or audit findings.
• Support production line setup, validation, and process improvement during new product introductions (NPI) and mass production.
• Collaborate with quality teams to define inspection standards, incoming QC SOPs, and reliability test procedures.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations to ensure sourcing and compliance align with technical and business goals.
• Provide compliance and safety inputs to design teams for new component development and alternate sourcing.
• Support procurement and logistics teams with compliance documentation (e.g., COC, RoHS/REACH declarations, test certificates).
• Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external partners for all compliance-related matters.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's or MBA preferred).
• 3–6 years of experience in electronics sourcing, supplier quality, or product compliance in a consumer electronics or EMS/ODM environment.
• Strong working knowledge of product safety and certification frameworks (CE, FCC, BIS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with PCBA fabrication, EMS/ODM vendor management, and electronics component sourcing.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of compliance, EMI/EMC, and certification frameworks.
• Proven ability to identify compliance gaps and implement systemic corrective actions.
• Strong audit, documentation, and supplier management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and outcome-driven, with a focus on quality, cost, and regulatory integrity.