Compliance Manager - Itar - Somersworth, NH

ITAR Compliance ManagerLead full implementation and ongoing management of ITAR compliance program. Conduct gap assessments and drive remediation across engineering, ops, and quality. Manage audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reporting requirements. Serve as internal subject matter expert on ITAR, EAR, and export regulations. Develop policies, controls, and training to ensure organization-wide compliance. Monitor regulatory changes and maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.This organization is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed manufacturer investing heavily in expansion and operational excellence. With strong leadership and an effective acquisition strategy, they offer significant growth opportunities within a collaborative, high-energy team.A successful ITAR Manager should have: 3-5+ years of hands-on ITAR/export compliance experience. Strong manufacturing background (rubber experience highly preferred). Experience supporting audits and regulatory interactions. Background in quality, compliance, or regulated production environments. Ability to work cross-functionally and drive accountability across teams. U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance).Competitive base salary. High visibility role with direct impact on compliance strategy. Strong growth trajectory within quality and compliance functions. Collaborative, people-first culture (events, team engagement, etc.). PE-backed expansion with plans to scale and double in size.Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector: Quality, Technical. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Location: Somersworth. Contract Type: Permanent.