Function:
Legal
TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.
TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.
We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.
Position Summary
Lead International Trade Compliance across UK/EU operations, ensuring adherence to export controls, sanctions, and customs requirements, including EU level regulations, national German and French controls, UK and IOM requirements, and extraterritorial US ITAR/EAR rules. Serve as the regional subject matter expert, embedding effective controls, supporting business operations, and managing trade compliance risk, with a direct management of a trade compliance Analyst in the UK and indirect oversight over designated trade compliance leads at the EU sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Act as the UK/EU subject matter expert and escalation authority for complex and high-risk trade compliance matters.
• Act as the primary trade compliance contact for UK/IOM, with functional responsibility across France and Germany.
• Own and deliver day-to-day trade compliance activities while defining and embedding scalable processes and controls across UK/EU sites.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Legal, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure trade compliance is integrated into business processes and decision making.
• Drive alignment of trade compliance practices across sites, balancing regulatory requirements with operational practicality and varying levels of site capability.
• Maintain and update Trade Compliance policies, procedures and resources.
• Ensure compliance with UK export controls, EU regulations (including German and French national controls), and extraterritorial US ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Own and execute export licensing activities for UK/IOM (OGEL, SIEL, F680, ITAR, EAR), while providing oversight and support for licensing in Germany and France.
• Own export control classification for goods, technology and software, and maintain robust classification processes across supported sites.
• Oversee cross-border shipments, transfers and access to controlled technology, ensuring compliant movement and handling
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions, embargoes and trade restrictions, supporting business decision-making.
• Lead tariff classification and customs compliance for UK/IOM, providing guidance and operational support to EU sites on valuation, origin and simplified procedures.
• Oversee courier approvals, logistics processes, customs spend reviews and continuous improvement initiatives (for UK/IOM sites).
• Identify, assess and mitigate trade compliance risks, supporting investigations, corrective actions and voluntary disclosures where required.
• Conduct monitoring activities, internal compliance checks and support internal/external audits, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Conduct third-party screening and approvals in line with site requirements.
• Manage business travel and visitor approval processes in line with UK and US regulatory requirements.
• Deliver training, guidance and day-to-day support to engineering, operations, supply chain and commercial teams.
• Manage and develop the UK Import/Export Administrator and provide operational cover where required.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements, Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance laws, regulations and ISO requirements with demonstrable experience and knowledge of export and customs compliance
• Experience in a similar role with a medium/ large-scale Defence/Aerospace business
• Proactive, results focused and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• A ‘hands-on, can-do approach’, coupled with excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Broad understanding of business processes and methods (e.g. Supplier/ Manufacturing/ Quality means and methods, capabilities and constraints)
• Excellent communication and written skills; with ability to influence and resolve conflict as required
• Able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management/ non-management including within the company, external customer organisations and authorities
• Previous experience in design and delivery of staff training is desirable
• Excellent IT and system skills – including MS Office, SharePoint, database and ERP systems.
Position Details
• Reports to the Triumph Group Senior Manager of International Trade Compliance with matrix to UK Managing Director.
• Member of Group/COE structure with regional responsibility across UK/EU sites.
• Hybrid role with primary UK base and EU site engagement.
• 37 Hours Per Week, Full time onsite at Triumph’s UK – Deeside location.
• Travel required within UK, IOM and EU as required.
Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.
Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Our Values:
1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.
Code of Conduct:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):
Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.
Additional Information:
Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.