Technical Compliance Manager

Job Description

Business Unit:EPSMobilityRole:Technical Compliance ManagerThe Technical Compliance Manager is responsible to lead compliance activities across engineering, product development, manufacturing, and quality operations. This role ensures that products meet all relevant technical, safety, regulatory, and customer standards while driving compliance processes, audits, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background combined with deep knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations.Key Responsibilities:Interpret and apply relevant industry standards, regulations and customer requirements (e.g. ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 9001, ISO 21434, IEC 61508, UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)Ensure all engineering and product development activities comply with applicable laws, certifications and quality standardsMaintain up-to-date understanding of global regulations and communicate changes to cross-functional teamsDevelop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and workflows.Lead internal and external compliance audits, assessments, and certification activities.Define and maintain traceability, documentation, and compliance records across engineering programs.Work with engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle—from concept to production and aftersales.Support customer compliance reviews, RFQs, assessments, and technical documentation requirements.Coordinate supplier compliance checks and manage supplier technical risk assessments.Identify compolince risks and define mitigation plans with engineering teamsMonitor gaps and lead corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring timely closureConduct root-cause analysis for compliance failures or audit findingsQualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering(Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or related fields)5–8 years of experience in business development, sales, or key account management within the automotive Tier 1 environment.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power/Tableau and data driven decision makingStrong understanding of industry standards (ISO 9001, ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, IEC/UL/CE norms depending on domain).Knowledge of Product Safety & Conformity Representative (PSCR/PSCRE) methodologies (for automotive).Understanding of cybersecurity compliance and risk assessments.Certifications: Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/ISO 27001), Functional Safety Engineer, ASPICE Provisional Assessor.Experience with tools such as Polarion, DOORS, JAMA, Jira, Confluence, PLM systems.L&T Company Overview / About Us:L&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.Given L&T’s capability in strategic electronics and leveraging its foray into semiconductor design and well-established capabilities in L&T Technology Services, the business is expanding its offerings to cover industrial electronic modules, products and systems in critical sectors of Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Communication Platforms and Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). The focus products under Automotive Electronics are ADAS, Electrification & Connectivity related products.