About this role
SHD Composite Materials Inc seeks an Export Control Manager to lead trade compliance for advanced composite materials. You will own export control programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR), managing product classification, licenses, and customer/end-use screening. Partnering with Legal & Regulatory Compliance and Operations, you will design policies, conduct audits and training, investigate potential violations, and interface with authorities as needed. This role suits a detail‑driven professional experienced in manufacturing or aerospace export controls who can balance risk management with commercial needs in a collaborative environment.
- Develop, implement, and maintain SHD’s export control and trade compliance program.
- Interpret and apply U.S. and international export regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, sanctions).
- Classify products and technologies (ECCN, HTS) and maintain accurate master data.
- Manage export licenses, permits, and authorizations, including applications and renewals.
- Conduct customer, end-use, and restricted-party screening; assess and mitigate trade compliance risks.
- Partner with Legal, Operations, Sales, and Engineering to embed compliance in business processes.
- Deliver export control training and guidance to employees and key stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on impacts to SHD’s global operations.
- Lead internal audits, investigations, and corrective actions related to export control issues.
- Maintain documentation and prepare reports; liaise with external counsel and authorities as needed.
- Export control and trade compliance
- ITAR and EAR regulatory knowledge
- Export classification (ECCN, HTS)
- Sanctions and restricted-party screening
- License and permit management
- Compliance auditing and investigations
- Policy and procedure development
- Regulatory research and interpretation
- Training design and delivery
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Certified Export Specialist (CES) or equivalent
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) – preferred
- Licensed Customs Broker – a plus
- Training in ITAR/EAR and global trade regulations
- Experience with export classification (ECCN/HTS)
- Prior work with aerospace/defense or high-tech products
