Jonathan Otero
Compliance Manager @Joie Children's Products, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Compliance Manager @Joie Children's Products, Inc.
Morgantown, PA, US
As Compliance Manager, I lead the company’s U.S. regulatory initiatives and ensure all products meet stringent safety, reliability, and quality expectations. I manage comprehensive compliance programs aligned with JPMA, ASTM, CPSC, FMVSS, CPSIA, Prop 65, and global regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Oversee product compliance for all new product introductions, ensuring regulatory requirements are integrated throughout design, development, and launch phases- Manage all third-party lab testing, certification programs, and documentation- Conduct safety assessments, risk evaluations, product audits, and internal audits to maintain compliance across active product lines- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product development, marketing, and legal teams- Lead regulatory updates and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders and leadership- Represent the company in ASTM, JPMA, SAE, and regulatory forums- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on compliance protocols and industry best practices- Support product development through labeling, instruction manuals, ECN documentation, and quality plans.
EDUCATION
Boston College
Bachelor's degree, Corporate Systems
American College Dublin
AA, General Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT JONATHAN OTERO
I am a Compliance Manager specializing in product safety, regulatory strategy, and full lifecycle compliance across complex consumer goods, with deep expertise in juvenile products, FMVSS, ASTM, JPMA, CPSC, and global regulatory frameworks.With 20+ years of experience in compliance, safety engineering, product development support, and team leadership, I bridge regulatory requirements with practical, scalable product solutions. I manage end-to-end compliance programs, oversee lab testing and certification processes, lead audits and risk assessments, collaborate with regulatory bodies, and guide cross-functional teams to launch safe, compliant, high-quality products.My background spans compliance management, product development, supplier quality, training, and large-scale safety program operations. I excel at building strong partnerships across engineering, marketing, legal, quality, and supply chain teams, helping organizations reduce risk, improve product quality, and maintain regulatory readiness.I’m passionate about helping companies innovate responsibly, navigate evolving global standards, and build safety cultures that scale. While I have deep experience in the juvenile products space, my regulatory skill set is highly transferable across consumer goods, automotive, hardware, and high-performance industries.
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