Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor; m​/f​/x

Overview

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Job Description:

Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor (m/f/x)

As a Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor within Product Stewardship
, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Oversee EU/UK regulatory compliance for hardgoods.
• Lead risk assessments across the product lifecycle.
• Guide engineering, design, and commercial teams on regulatory requirements.
• Manage compliance documentation and product commercialization.
• Coordinate testing with external labs and internal quality/R&D teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess product impact.
• Support internal audits and external inspections.
• Resolve compliance issues and drive product safety improvements.
• Train teams on regulatory, safety, and compliance processes.
• Apply EN/ISO standards and frameworks including CE, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, EMC, LVD, and GPSR.
• Implement 3M Product Safety and Product Stewardship processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Product Safety teams.
• Lead and support direct reports, including performance metrics.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to support global team needs.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline
• Significant experience in Product Compliance, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, Materials science, Quality, or related Regulatory Affairs
• Previous project management experience
• Previous experience in people management

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working with high-risk applications, global customers, global regulatory bodies, and government agencies
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to work independently, manage multiple global projects, have a thirst for learning, and drive for tangible results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively translating complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas.
• Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities; confident working across varied audiences including clients, internal teams, executive leadership, and industry events.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate complex information for a broad audience.

• Location Information:
  Can be located at the 3M location in either Bracknell - UK, Wroclaw - Poland or Den Haag - Netherlands
• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the relevant country 3M office.
• Travel expectations:
  May include up to 10% domestic or international
• Relocation:
  Not authorized
• Working pattern: full time

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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