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3M · 1 month ago

Regulatory Compliance Engineer – Materials and Hardgoods

Maplewood, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $173K/yr

5+ years exp

3M is a global company where you can collaborate with innovative individuals. The Regulatory Compliance Engineer – Materials and Hardgoods will manage compliance systems, lead regulatory projects, and analyze the impact of regulations on product development while ensuring adherence to global standards.

AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Material Compliance Management Administrator. Administration of a system used by businesses to report compliance to global and internal substance restrictions and regulations

Lead emerging hardgood regulations projects for timely implementation of new and upcoming regulations associated with material and product compliance

Monitors, analyzes, and communicates the impact of chemicals of concern and upcoming regulations to the product development and business teams. Including creation of compliance dashboards for effective monitoring and reporting

Analyze substance restrictions and evaluation of the impact on hardgood product portfolios

Providing regular internal training and answers questions related to hardgood and material compliance topics

Support the divisions by responding to industry trends and customer/agency inquiries relating to material regulatory compliance

Executes regulatory intelligence activities including monitoring, assessing and communicating impacts on businesses and products to relevant business and regulatory body stakeholders

Performing technical activities leading to the resolution of regulatory compliance, liability avoidance and product responsibility issues concerning existing or new chemicals, materials, products, hard goods, technologies, and processes

Completing global, regulatory risk and compliance assessments for hardgoods

Expertise in hardgoods/hardware/electronics/battery testing standards (e.g., UL, WEEE, ISO 17025, EMC, NEC)

Previous experience with material regulatory compliance (RoHS, REACH, etc.,) for hardgoods

Collaborate cross-functionally and externally for effective advocacy that advances hardgoods

Represent 3M in industry working groups, trade associations, and external forums, supporting the development of regulatory standards for hardgoods

Interacts with customers and suppliers as needed per regulatory activities

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Material Regulatory ComplianceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProject ManagementChemistry DegreeENOVIAPower QueryPower BIAnalytical SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

Five (5) years combined experience in Product Compliance, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, Materials science, Quality, or related Regulatory Affairs role in a private, public, government or military environment

Three (3) years of project management experience

Three (3) years of experience with a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Preferred

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

Experience with ENOVIA preferred

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

Experience with Enovia Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, including Materials Compliance Management (MCM) and Life Cycle Management (LCMS) modules

Experience with Power Query and Power BI