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Senior Compliance Manager

Dover · Waukesha, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a compliance issue you found that others had missed. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into details and escalate problems properly, including a voluntary disclosure if needed.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a senior leader something they did not want to hear.

What they are checking: Whether they have the backbone to deliver bad news clearly, which a compliance leader needs.

Tell me about a compliance program or process you built. How did you know it was working?

What they are checking: Whether they measure program effectiveness instead of just writing policies.

What would you do

A salesperson wants to ship an order this week to a customer that screening has flagged. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on compliance under commercial pressure while helping find a legitimate path forward.

How would you train engineers, sales and shipping staff so compliance becomes part of their daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they can make rules practical for busy people, since most violations start with someone who did not know.

How would you handle anti-bribery risk when we work with agents and distributors in higher-risk countries?

What they are checking: Whether they understand third-party due diligence and how FCPA risk shows up through intermediaries.

How do you decide which compliance risks to work on first when there are more than you can cover?

What they are checking: Whether they use a risk-based approach and can explain why some risks wait.

About the work

Our products go to oil and gas, power and marine customers around the world. How would you build a trade compliance program that covers export controls and sanctions?

What they are checking: Whether they know how EAR, ITAR and sanctions screening fit together for a global industrial manufacturer.

How do you determine the export classification of a product like a magnetic bearing or a compressor part?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through ECCN classification carefully with engineers rather than guessing.

What would you look for in an internal audit of our shipping and export records?

What they are checking: Whether they know where errors hide, like wrong classifications, missing licenses or poor recordkeeping.

How do you keep up with sanctions changes that can happen overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable way to track fast-moving rules and act on them quickly.

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The full job description

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DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently. WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​ Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China. BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES. We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC Summary: The successful candidate, reporting to the Senior Director of Compliance, will assume an individual contributor role responsible for executing key elements of DPC’s ethics and compliance program. Responsibilities: Manage the creation, deployment, and continuous improvement of certain areas of DPC’s global ethics & compliance program including: • US export compliance (e.g., Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations) • Jurisdiction & Classification analysis • Export licensing requirements analysis • Export license applications (e.g., agreements, exceptions, exemptions, licenses) Create and deploy training and job aids to support functional stakeholders throughout the business. Assist with company risk assessments and provide project management leadership for mitigation plans. Lead and/or assist with investigations of compliance matters. Conduct self-assessments to gauge whether controls have been successfully implemented across company sites. Develop and track key performance indicators. Assist with process transition and training for newly acquired companies. Support other elements of DPC’s ethics & compliance program including: • Anti-bribery & anti-corruption (ABAC) • Anti-money laundering (AML) • Business ethics • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations • Harmonized System (HS) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations • Third party due diligence Minimum required qualifications: • University degree from an accredited four-year institution • 12+ years of experience in ethics and/or compliance (or related job function) • Significant experience with US Jurisdiction & Classification processes • Authorization to access Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (U-NNPI) • Fluency in English and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities: • Direct or indirect experience supporting the responsibilities listed above • Experience as an Empowered Official under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations • Experience working within a multinational manufacturing company • Desirable would be a fluency in either Mandarin OR Spanish language on to support Asian and South American operations. • Experience working with manufacturing facilities and/or customers in China, the United Kingdom, or the United States • Understanding of the regulatory environment in China, the United Kingdom, or the United States 
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.


 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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