Location: Mettawa, IL Workplace Category: Hybrid Travel Required: *****% Direct Reports: 4-5 Pay Range: $103,200 - $144,000 annual Visa Sponsorship: Relocation: Not offered Innovationis the heart of Brunswick.
Seehowyourcontributionswillhelptransform vision into reality: Position Overview : Navico Group isseekingan experienced and highly effective leader to head our global Productand MaterialCompliance function.
Leading agloballydistributed team of compliance engineers, you will own the regulatory compliance lifecycle for the Navico Group product portfoliofrom regulatory intelligence and requirements definition through execution oversight, culminating in certifications and Declarations of Conformity that secure market access worldwide.
The role defines what compliance means for each product and market; your team then partners with engineering, sourcing, operations, and commercial functions to ensure every compliance activity is planned, executed, and evidencedincluding regulatory certifications and ensuring compliance requirements are effectivelyintegrated into supplier selection, qualification, sourcing, and ongoing supplier management processes.You will act as Navico Group's primary interface to Brunswick's corporate compliance functions,representingthe division in the enterprise Compliance Office andleveragingshared tools andexpertiseacross divisions.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions: Lead, develop, and scale a global team of product compliance engineers and specialists across AMER and EMEA; set priorities, standards of work, and development plans.
Define and continuously improve the compliance operating model: processes, tools, documentation standards, and stage-gate integration with product development.
Communicatecompliancestatus, risks, and non-conformities to executives, program managers, and engineering leadership with clear,practical,decision-ready recommendations.
Define andmaintainthe regulatory data architecture supportingrequirementsgovernance, PLM, certification repositories, supplier disclosures, and compliance evidence.
Ensure compliance requirements, certifications, declarations, test evidence, supplier disclosures, and regulatory obligations are digitally linked and traceable through the product lifecycle.
Partner with Systems Engineering and enterprise digital engineering teams toestablishreusable compliance requirement libraries and verification frameworks Monitor, interpret, andanticipateevolving regulations across target markets (AMER, EMEA, and rest-of-world), evaluating impact on current and future products.
Translate regulation into actionable, product- and market-specific compliance requirements,



integrated into roadmaps and design requirements from concept onwardandarchitected for re-use across various product platforms.
Identifytop regulatory compliance risks for the division and drive mitigation plans in conjunction with the enterprise compliance team.
Support implementation of EU Battery Regulation obligations, including digital product passport / battery passport readiness in partnership with Systems Engineering, PLM, and Enterprise Compliance teams.
Own the end-to-end certification pipeline: planning,third-party laband notified-body coordination, test witnessing, and issue resolution through to certificates and Declarations of Conformity (CE, UKCA, FCC/ISED, UL/CSA, DNV, MED, and market-specific approvals).
Ensure preparation and maintenance of complete technical documentation: Technical Construction Files, declarations, labeling specifications, and certification dossiers.
Govern substance/material compliance data collection through the supply chain and manage responses tocompliance requests as the single point of contact.
Represent Navico Group in Brunswick's enterprise-wide Compliance Office; aligndivisional practices with corporate policy andleverageshared tooling,expertise, and approaches across divisions.
Build relationships with certification bodies, test labs, industry associations (ABYC, NMEA, NMMA, RVIA), and standards committees; influence emerging standardswherestrategic.
Provide regulatory guidance and internal training across engineering, sourcing,supply chain, supplierqualityand commercial organizations.
Provide regularupdateto PD drive corrective and preventive actions for compliance issues,including supportofmarket-surveillance matters.
Diversityofthought and experiencesisfundamental whenimaginingthe unimaginable.Certain skillsets/experiencesare necessary;however,others can be developedalong the way.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience); advanced degreea plus.
7+ years in product compliance, certification, regulatory, including 3+ years leading teams(ideally distributed/global).
Deep working knowledge of CE frameworks (EMC, RED, LVD, Machinery), FCC/ISED, UL/CSA/IEC safety standards, and substance regulations (RoHS, REACH, PFAS, Prop 65, EPR, EU Battery Regulation).
Familiarity with marine and/or RV regulatory environments (ABYC, ISO marine standards, USCG, IEC *****) and their use cases.
Demonstrated success coordinating third-party labs, notified bodies,



and certification agencies across regions.
Proven ability toidentifyissues, analyze impact, and drive corrective actions with suppliers, manufacturing operations, and customers on complexcompliance matters.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills in English; able to present to executives, customers, and authorities and to drive cross-functional alignment in a global organization.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with marine-specific certification (DNV, MED) and/or commercial-marine type approval.
Experience with wireless, software-driven, and networked products, including RED Art. 3.3 and cybersecurity regulation readiness (UK PSTI,CRA, UNECE).
Experience with lithium battery compliance and dangerous-goods transport (UN 38.3, IEC ***********).
Understanding ofsupply-chain compliance impacts, including critical raw materials, EPR, and end-of-life recycling.
Experience withmarket-surveillance authority interactions.
Additional European languages.
Working Conditions: Hybrid role with regular onsite presence at a Navico Group engineering site (office plus engineering test lab environment).
Periodic domestic and international travel (test labs, certification bodies, sites, and industry bodies), typically *****%.
The hiring range for this position is $103,200 - $144,00annually.
The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.
Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.
Details about our benefits can be found .
Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge.
As the transparent leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.
We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands.
In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with!
About Navico Group Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world's largest recreational marine business, and a global leader in technology, systems, and solutions for marine, RV, and specialty-vehicle industries.
Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands across Digital Systems, Power Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components — includingSimrad, Lowrance, B

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