Certification Compliance Leader

RINA is currently recruiting for a
Certification Compliance Leader
to join its office in Shanghai, China within the
Certification Compliance Management
Division.

Mission
A Certification Scheme Leader ensures that products, services, or systems meet the necessary International, National and European Union (EU) or Accreditation Body or Certification Body or industry safety and conformity requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise:
• A Certification Scheme Leader should have a deep understanding of European Union (EU) or Certification Body or industry safety and conformity regulations and directives applicable to the specific products, services, or systems covered by the certification scheme.
• Stay up-to-date with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that the certification scheme aligns with the latest requirements.
• Scheme Development and Management:
• Develop, implement, and manage certification schemes that define the criteria and procedures for certifying products, services, or systems. This involves setting clear guidelines for certification.
• Team Management:
• Oversee a team of certification professionals, including engineers, inspectors, and technical experts, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and capable of assessing products for compliance.
• Assessment and Auditing:
• Oversee the assessment and auditing process for products, services, or systems certification. This may involve reviewing product documentation, conducting on-site inspections, and working closely with manufacturers to ensure compliance.
• Documentation Review:
• Ensure that product manufacturers and clients submit all required documentation, test reports, and technical files necessary for the certification process.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of these documents.
• Certification Decision-Making:
• Make certification decisions based on the results of assessments and audits. Determine whether the products, services, or systems meet the necessary standards for certification
• Quality Control:
• Establish and maintain a robust quality control system to ensure the consistency and integrity of the certification process.
• Customer Relations:
• Interact with manufacturers and clients, addressing their inquiries, providing guidance on compliance, and building and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Market Surveillance and Compliance Monitoring:
• Collaborate with relevant authorities, regulatory bodies or Industry associations to conduct market surveillance and compliance monitoring to identify and address non-compliant products.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and improve the certification scheme, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and alignment with industry best practice.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Maintain detailed records and reports related to product certifications, audits, and compliance activities. Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies.
• Risk Assessment:
• Assess and manage risks associated with non-compliant products and work on strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Industry Collaboration:
• Collaborate with relevant industry associations and standards organizations to stay informed about industry developments and to align certification processes with industry best practices.

14- Data Management:

• Maintain comprehensive records and reports related to certification activities, audits, and compliance efforts. Prepare and submit required reports to relevant authorities.
• Training and Development:
• Provide training a to junior and mid-level staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in certification, accreditation, or conformity assessment.
• Hands-on experience managing certification schemes and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with industry standards and certification processes (e.g., ISO, IEC, EU regulations).
• Experience in team leadership and decision-making in a certification environment.
• Certification & Compliance Management – Knowledge of certification schemes, auditing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Decision-Making – Ability to evaluate compliance data and make certification decisions.
• Project & Team Coordination – Experience in managing teams and overseeing certification projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Certification in Quality Management or Auditing (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO is an asset.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.