Export Control Specialist

At Dräger, it is our passion and dedication to protect, support and save lives. Our dedication to life naturally extends to the quality of our employees’ lives. They are the essence of our company, and without them, we would not be what we are today – a world leader in medical and safety technology.  We are searching for people who want to join us in building “Technology for Life”.

The Export Control Specialist ensures the company’s adherence to global export control laws and regulations, mitigating risks associated with the international transfer of goods, technology, and services. This role is responsible for supporting the trade compliance program, conducting export screenings, and classifying items according to relevant export regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR). The Export Control Specialist collaborates with legal, customer success, order management, HR, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure all export activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements. By providing expert guidance and conducting audits, the Export Control Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding the company from penalties, delays, and reputational risks.

Duties:

• Assist Trade Compliance Manager with the tactical functions of Draeger’s trade compliance program to include implementation and maintenance of relevant management systems (e.g., product and technology classifications, license determinations, recordkeeping, auditing, monitoring and screening).
• Responsible for the execution of daily operational tasks as they relate to trade compliance, including restricted party screenings, SPL screening for order/partner releases, release of orders exporting from the US.  Visitor screening, review and approvals.  MSR (Manual Shipment Request) review and approvals.  Familiar with AES and filing in ACE.  Experience applying for licenses, both in DDTC and SNAP-R.  
• Audit and manage record-keeping systems for accuracy and compliance with regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Administer compliance policies, programs, processes, procedures, and templates in accordance with regulatory requirements and Draeger’s global and local policies, programs, processes and procedures.
• Researching and reviewing new or changing legislation and potential impact such may have on Draeger’s trade compliance program.
• Conducting internal audits of various functions and company operations to assure compliance effectiveness and identify areas of weakness for improvement
• Work in a cross-functional organization and collaborate with other departments and employees involved in the import or export of goods to provide guidance and direction with respect to compliance.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline strongly preferred; comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Related Experience:

• Minimum job-related professional experience:  5-8 years
• Previous experience in an Export Compliance related position required.
• Experience in the determination of product classifications
• Experience in implementing a trade compliance program for a global organization

Special Competencies or Certifications:

• Industry and technical knowledge of Safety Products and/or medical equipment is a plus.
• Export Certification (CES) strongly preferred.
• Solid analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks under tight timeframes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.