Export Control Officer

YAMAZAKI MAZAK SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak Singapore is seeking an Export Control Officer to ensure compliance with export controls across all departments. You will classify items, manage permits, and advise Sales, Production, and Engineering teams on ITT risks.

The role requires 3–7 years in export control and familiarity with METI (FEFTA), SGCA/SGCO, and ICP frameworks. Collaboration with HQ and Singapore Customs will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Business, or related field.
• Certification in export control / trade compliance (preferred but not mandatory).
• 3-7 years of experience in export control / trade compliance / regulatory compliance.
• Manufacturing or precision engineering industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with export licensing processes.
• Technical data control / ITT risks familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce export control policies across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with Japan METI (FEFTA), SGCA/SGCO, and Mazak ICP.
• Classify machine-tool parts, CNC components, and technical data for ITT risk.
• Coordinate and apply for export permits for controlled goods and technologies.
• Track approval timelines and liaise with Singapore Customs and Mazak Japan HQ.
• Provide advisory support to Sales, Service, Production, and Engineering teams.
• Conduct regular export control training and maintain documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Integrity in handling confidential情報

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Compliance/Legal/Business

Export control certification (preferred)

Job description

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Role Purpose:

The Export Control Officer is responsible for ensuring Yamazaki Mazak Singapore’s full compliance with export control regulations, including Japan METI (FEFTA), Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA/SGCO), and Mazak Global Internal Compliance Program (ICP).

This role serves as the central point of contact for export control matters, supporting daily operations, business travel compliance, and technology transfer controls-while providing critical backup support to the existing Export Control Department (ECD) function to mitigate single-point-of-failure risk.

Key Responsibilities

1. Export Control Compliance & Governance

• Implement and enforce company export control policies across all departments
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Japan METI (FEFTA) regulations
  • Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA/SGCO)
  • Mazak Global Internal Compliance Program (ICP)
• Monitor regulatory updates and recommend policy/process improvements

2. Classification & Risk Assessment

• Perform classification of:
  • Machine-tool parts, CNC components, and sub-assemblies
  • Technical data (drawings, NC programs, PLC logic, manuals, etc.)
• Assess risk of Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT), including deemed exports
• Provide guidance when classification is unclear and escalates to HQ ECD where required

3. Permit Management & Regulatory Submissions

• Coordinate and apply for export permits for controlled goods and technologies
• Track approval timelines and ensure compliance before shipment or transfer
• Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g., Singapore Customs) and Mazak Japan HQ

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as the main advisory point for:
  • Sales, Service, Production, Engineering teams
  • Cross-border technical discussions or customer interactions
• Support departments in identifying export control risks in operations

5. Training, Awareness & Documentation

• Conduct regular export control training and awareness sessions on prohibited items and export compliance risks
• Develop user-friendly guidelines, SOPs, and checklists
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and compliance records
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits

6. Incident Management & Escalation

• Investigate and report potential breaches (e.g., unauthorized data transfer, non-compliance)
• Escalate issues to management and Mazak Japan HQ ECD where required
• Support corrective and preventive action implementation

Requirements & Competencies

Education & Professional Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Business, or related field
• Certification in export control / trade compliance (preferred but not mandatory)

Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in:
  • Export control / trade compliance / regulatory compliance
  • Manufacturing or precision engineering industry preferred
• Familiarity with:
  • Export licensing processes
  • Technical data control / ITT risks

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and regulatory interpretation skills
• High attention to detail and compliance mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with integrity