Export Control Manager - SHD Composites at SHD Composite Materials Inc – Mooresville, North Carolina

Export Control Manager – SHD Composites

THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Export Control Manager to lead and coordinate export control compliance across our global manufacturing operations. This role will support production, product development, and customer engagement activities involving advanced composite materials, many of which have dual-use applications subject to both ITAR and EAR regulations.

This position will work closely with a UK/EU counterpart to ensure alignment across regions and develop a cohesive, global export control program. With operations in multiple locations, including the U.S. and UK, this role is critical to ensuring the organization has the internal capability to manage export control requirements consistently and effectively across all sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute export & import compliance strategies supporting manufacturing operations, product development, and global distribution of advanced materials (hardware, technical data, and related services)
• Serve as subject-matter expert for classification (USML/ECCN), jurisdiction determinations, and licensing requirements, particularly for dual-use materials
• Coordinate closely with UK/EU export control counterpart to ensure consistency and alignment across global operations
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, commercial, and legal teams to proactively identify and manage export control risks
• Lead contract and customer review processes to ensure compliance with export regulations and licensing requirements
• Establish and maintain technology control plans (TCPs), internal compliance procedures, and audit mechanisms across all facilities
• Oversee export licensing, exemption/exception usage, and regulatory filings as required
• Lead investigations, disclosures, and corrective actions related to any potential non-compliance
• Deliver training and guidance to employees across multiple sites, ensuring awareness of export control obligations in a manufacturing environment
• Monitor changes in U.S., UK, and EU export control regulations and implement necessary updates to policies and procedures
• Oversee supply chain compliance requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; technical background preferred
• 5–8+ years of export control experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced materials
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and global trade compliance frameworks, including dual-use regulations
• Experience managing export compliance across multiple regions (U.S. and UK/EU preferred)
• Proven ability to collaborate across international teams and functions
• Experience with export licensing, classification, and regulatory interpretation
• Strong communication and training capabilities
• Experience with compliance audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• U.S. Citizenship (as required for regulatory compliance)