Product Regulatory Manager

Job Title: Product Regulatory Manager

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Ei Electronics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we ensure our products meet the highest safety and performance standards worldwide.

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Product Regulatory Manager to lead our efforts in navigating the complex landscape of international regulations and standards.

Role Overview

The Product Regulatory Manager will be responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining Ei Electronics’ global regulatory compliance strategy across all product lines. This pivotal role will ensure that all products comply with relevant national and international safety, performance, and environmental standards, facilitate successful product approvals, and manage interactions with Notified Bodies and other regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global regulatory compliance strategy for all Ei Electronics products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market expansion plans.
• Monitor and interpret emerging national, regional, and international regulations, standards, and directives relevant to fire and carbon monoxide detection products (e.g., CPR, RED, LVD, EMC, RoHS, WEEE, UKCA, UL, CE, BSI, VdS).
• Provide expert guidance and support to R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing teams on regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle—from concept to end-of-life.
• Proactively identify potential regulatory risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies and action plans.

Product Approvals & Certification

• Manage and oversee all aspects of product approvals and certifications for new and existing products across global markets.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive technical documentation, test reports, and declarations of conformity to Notified Bodies, certification agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate all necessary product testing with internal and external laboratories to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Maintain and update all product certifications, licenses, and declarations to ensure ongoing validity.

Notified Body & Regulatory Authority Interactions

• Act as the primary point of contact and lead all interactions with Notified Bodies, national regulatory authorities, and other certification bodies.
• Manage and facilitate audits, inspections, and assessments by Notified Bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to inquiries, address deficiencies, and negotiate with regulatory bodies to achieve timely product approvals and resolve compliance issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key regulatory stakeholders.

Documentation & Quality Management Systems

• Establish and maintain robust regulatory documentation systems, ensuring accurate, complete, and readily accessible records of all approvals, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to integrate regulatory requirements into the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) (e.g., ISO 9001, EN 13980 for CPR).
• Develop and deliver training programs to internal teams on regulatory compliance requirements and best practices.
• Ensure all product labelling, user manuals, and marketing materials comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

Post-Market Surveillance & Compliance Maintenance

• Support post-market surveillance activities, including the review of product complaints and incidents for potential regulatory impact.
• Manage and track changes to existing products to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulations.
• Initiate and manage recall activities if required, in collaboration with relevant internal departments and regulatory bodies.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Law, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dedicated Product Regulatory role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in electronics, consumer goods, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Proven in-depth knowledge and practical experience with key international regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to regulated products (e.g., Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Radio Equipment Directive (RED), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), EMC Directive, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, UKCA marking, UL, BSI, VdS standards).
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex product approval processes from start to finish, including interactions with Notified Bodies.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and their application in a regulatory context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Highly organised, meticulous, and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in the fire safety or security industry.
• Experience with global market access strategies.
• Legal background or specific qualification in regulatory affairs.
• Fluency in additional languages relevant to key export markets.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What Ei Electronics Offers

A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with a market-leading company with a strong global presence.

A challenging and rewarding role at the forefront of product safety and compliance.

Support for professional development and continuous learning.