Regulatory Operations Lead - Engineering

Regulatory Operations Lead

• Engineering Industrial Electric Manufacturing
• 3.4 Fremont, CA Job Details $82,560
• $104,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Dashboard development Program management Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Operations management 5 years Engineering Bachelor's degree in business Project timeline management Improving operational efficiency Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Industrial Engineering Task prioritization Decision making Regulatory affairs Bachelor's degree in operations management Organizational skills Scope management Manufacturing Senior level Business Escalation handling Operations Manufacturing company experience Supply Chain Management Project stakeholder communication Regulatory compliance management Cross-functional communication Bachelor's degree in supply chain management Stakeholder management Full Job Description About IEM Industrial Electric Mfg.

(IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale. Position Summary The Regulatory Operations Lead owns execution, coordination and visibility of regulatory activities across products and manufacturing sites. This role ensures regulatory work is scheduled, tracked and delivered on time

• enabling regulatory engineers to focus on standards interpretation and technical decision-making while reducing risk to product launches and manufacturing continuity.

Key Responsibilities The position owns the operational execution and visibility of regulatory activities across IEM products and manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities include:

Own the planning, coordination and execution of regulatory activities, including certifications, approvals and field inspection workflows, based on technical direction provided by regulatory engineersDevelop, maintain and manage regulatory schedules, milestones, dependencies and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives Serve as the primary intake and coordination point for engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and material changes requiring regulatory review, ensuring requests are properly scoped, tracked, and routed. Coordinate regulatory impact assessments with Regulatory Engineers and other technical leads, ensuring outcomes, conditions, and required actions are documented and followed through. Track regulatory risks, conditions, deviations, renewals, and commitments; proactively escalate execution or schedule risks to leadership. Maintain accurate regulatory status, documentation workflows, and traceability across products and sites, and continuously improve processes, tools, and templates to support organizational scale. Competencies Strong operational ownership mindset with demonstrated ability to drive execution without owning technical decision-making. Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent workstreams. Ability to translate regulatory needs and technical inputs into clear timelines, expectations, and deliverables. Proven effectiveness coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, program, and external partner teams. Comfort working in regulated environments with high documentation, traceability, and audit expectations. Clear, confident communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Process-oriented thinker with the ability to design, improve, and scale workflows and governance. Proficiency with common tracking, documentation, and reporting tools; experience building Dashboards or visual status reporting is a plus. Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in regulatory operations, compliance execution, or technical program management. 5-8+ years of progressive experience owning regulatory operations, compliance execution or technical program management in a regulated environment. Experience coordinating work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external partners. Experience working with certification bodies, test laboratories, or regulatory partners in an operational or coordination capacity is strongly preferred. Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations or complex product portfolios is a plus. Familiarity with product testing and certification processes in the electrical manufacturing industry preferred; responsibility for technical standards interpretation is not required. Compensation The salary range for this role is $82,560

• $104,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey. Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers Recruiting Scams Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at iemfg.com/contact Non-Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. Privacy Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM's Workforce Member Privacy Policy.