Senior Product Compliance Specialist (Drinking Water Technology)

(Senior) Product Compliance Specialist

Why you make the difference:

• You ensure that products comply with regulations in more than 15 countries, with more to follow.
• You thrive in collaborating with various stakeholders, both nationally and internationally.
• Your expertise in compliance makes a lasting impact on the safety and quality of the products.

What will you do?

As a Product Compliance Specialist, you are responsible for ensuring that the products meet all relevant laws and regulations throughout their entire lifecycle. You oversee the compliance process from product development to market entry in new countries, including Canada, the US, Australia, and key Asian markets. This role focuses on electrical standards, mechanical safety, and hygiene regulations. You will collaborate closely with external certification bodies to ensure products meet the highest international standards.

You will be part of a dynamic Expertise Team within a rapidly growing R&D department of 60-70 colleagues. You will work alongside another Product Compliance Specialist, reporting directly to the R&D Manager. Additionally, you will lead the innovation team and work closely with international stakeholders to manage audits and certifications successfully.

Your main responsibilities:

• Ensure that products comply with international laws and regulations, focusing on electrical standards, mechanical safety, and hygiene.
• Create structure and maintain oversight within the compliance process, building support across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal departments, country managers, and certification bodies to ensure successful product audits.
• Advise on CE marking, RoHS, REACH, and other relevant certifications to maintain global compliance.
• Develop and enhance the compliance structure within the organization.
• Lead international projects focused on compliance, with an emphasis on new markets such as North America, Australia, and Asia.

What to expect:

• An international role within an innovative and fast-growing organization.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
• Work with sustainable products and have the opportunity to shape your own compliance structure.
• Be part of a dedicated team of specialists in R&D, working together on the future of the product.
• A workplace where your ideas can become reality.
• Extras such as fresh fruit, healthy snacks, team outings, and a vitality program with a €25 monthly sports allowance.
• 27 holidays, with the option to buy an additional 10 days.

About you:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in product compliance, preferably in consumer products.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, with an affinity for technology.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to complex processes.
• Experience working in an international environment and managing audits and certifications.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• You speak Dutch or are willing to learn it.
• You are proactive, highly analytical, and comfortable working in a technical environment.

Why this role is exciting:You’ll have the opportunity to join a leading company, driving innovation on a global scale. In this role, you will have the freedom and responsibility to play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in an increasingly international landscape. You will work alongside experts, helping shape the future of sustainable products and building a strong compliance framework that is essential to the organization’s growth.

Ready to make an impact as a Product Compliance Specialist?Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking organization!

More information? Get in touch with Ivor Duif via +31 20 89 38 606 or ivor@unitypartners.nl

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