Daniel Ochoa
Summary
Regulatory compliance and policy interpretation expert with a strong dedication to upholding industry standards. Possessing sharp analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail in identifying and addressing regulatory risks. Skilled in navigating regulatory frameworks and procedures, instrumental in crafting and executing robust compliance strategies for organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Analyst - Product Compliance
Bob's Discount Furniture
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed existing products and potential new products for product safety regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed vendor assembly instructions and carton markings to ensure they comply with Bob's standards.
- Developed and managed datasets (ex. Textile/Fabric Test Data, CAPA Result Data) with weekly reporting to internal stakeholders.
- Requested compliance documents from vendors for regulatory document reviews.
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to enhance carton labeling and product documentation for improved consumer experience.
Product Quality Specialist - Testing & Inspections
Best Choice Products
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed filings with third-party registration services (e.g., WERCSmart, Global Registration Services (GRS), Certi-PUR).
- Experienced in ensuring products meet safety, performance, labeling, and regulatory standards such as CPSC, CPSIA, and ASTM.
- Developed and distributed requirements and SOPs to internal and external stakeholders.
- Completed and submitted test request forms to laboratories for furniture, children's goods, fitness equipment, home décor, and musical instruments.
- Worked with vendors to ensure they provided Corrective and Preventive Actions reports, inspection reports, test reports, and compliance documentation for CARB and EPA.
- Advised the Logistics team and other necessary parties of defective goods to hold the shipment.
- Experienced in reading and interpreting technical documents, specifications, and vendor assembly instructions.
Senior Quality Lead
Jobar International
12.2016 - 05.2022
- Worked with vendors to conduct first article inspections on in-process goods.
- Performed quality inspections on finished goods, ensuring alignment with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Familiar with dimensional measurement tools: micrometers and calipers.
- Reviewed factory inspection reports.
- Communicated with key stakeholders regarding any significant issues identified.
- Reviewed third-party UL test reports and conducted root cause analysis for returned goods, initiating CAPA procedures.
- Maintained all Quality and Compliance records & documentation.
- Developed and managed standard operating procedures.
- Worked with vendors to provide spare parts & hardware when needed.
- Collaborated with design teams to enhance carton labeling and product documentation for improved consumer experience.
Skills
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Product Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Technical Data Review & Analysis
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Document Control & SOP Development
- Vendor Relations & Performance Management
- Quality Assurance & Risk Assessment
- Third-Party Testing & Inspection Coordination
- Labeling & Packaging Review
- Cross-Functional Communication
- ISO 9001 Compliance
Language
Fluent in Spanish & English
Tools & Platforms
- Jira & Confluence – for project tracking and documentation
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets – especially for dataset management, QA tracking
- WERCSmart / Global Registration Services / CertiPUR portals – valuable systems
- Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) or Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Third-Party Laboratories Portals - Manage, schedule, and review third-party inspection and test reports
Timeline
Regulatory Analyst - Product Compliance
Bob's Discount Furniture
08.2024 - 04.2025
Product Quality Specialist - Testing & Inspections
Best Choice Products
05.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Quality Lead
Jobar International
12.2016 - 05.2022
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