Material Requirements Specialist

Want to join an extraordinary team developing world-leading products that make it easy to bring along the things you care for – easily, securely and in style – when living an active life?
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!
As Thule Group continues to grow, we offer you the opportunity to join our engineering team within our different product categories, Sports & Cargo, Packs, Bags and Luggage and Active with Kids.
Thule Group is now looking for a Material Requirements Specialist, to strengthen our Product Compliance team within R&D.
The position is based at our Global Product Development Center in Hillerstorp (preferably) or at our newly opened R&D branch in Malmö. If you are based in Malmö you are expected to regularly spend time at our site in Hillerstorp.
As Material Requirements Specialist, you will be responsible for making sure that the products are safe and sustainable, and that materials used meet both Thule Group and regulatory requirements.
You will work together with product development, purchasing, and quality departments to define materials that will be used in future products across all categories. This is a global role which means you will interact with colleagues around the world, and with suppliers representing all material categories.
Selection of tasks that the job entails:
Act as subject matter expert internally on questions related to material use and substance compliance
Ensure that new materials used in products are compliant towards internal RSL (Restricted Substances List) and external regulatory requirements
Maintain contact and drive initiatives with external parties such as research institutions, government agencies, and industry groups, with relation to substance compliance
Monitor trends and upcoming regulations, providing feedback as to how they may affect Thule Group
Coordinate with quality department to conduct compliance evaluations and substance screening tests
Manage due diligence efforts with suppliers across categories such as outdoor and automotive.
Support Thule Groups sustainability efforts by driving use of safe and environmentally friendly materials.

Your Profile:
You should be self-motivated, have an eye for details, and enjoy working in fast-paced dynamic environments. Being passionate about quality, sustainability, and safety is highly desirable along with a business acumen in mind.
To be successful in this role you should have the following experience and qualifications:
Academic degree in engineering or physical science, preferably in area of materials / chemistry / textiles / environmental engineering or similar discipline
You have previous work experience within product development or compliance
Prior knowledge of regulations such as REACH, RoHS, or IMDS is favourable
Experience from processing or manufacturing of materials is also a bonus
Fluency in English – both written and oral



About our Global Product Development Department


Globally we are over 250 engineers out of the majority is working in our Global Product Development Center in Hillerstorp (Sweden).
Our cross functional team consists of highly skilled and motivated members with a well-balanced variety of experiences.
We are a truly global company with an international and multi-cultural team. English is the language we use in our daily communication.
We see a great future with continued passion for product development that is so vital for our growth as a company.
We set great value in our working environment and offer great premises designed for product development. In our recently opened Global R&D center in Hillerstorp we have expanded with new offices, landscapes, team rooms and creative areas, but also great prototype areas including cut & sew.


Application
The position is placed in Hillerstorp and reports to Chemical Compliance Manager, Thor Gardarsson who is able to answer further questions regarding this position, 0370 255 89, thor.gardarsson@thule.com.
Do you have questions about the recruitment process please contact the Recruiter Fredrik Stigbäck at telephone 0732 360 560, Fredrik.stigback@thule.com. Please apply through our website www.thulegroup.com/open-positions with CV and personal letter.
We want your application no later than the 23rd of October 2022. Interviews are held ongoing during the process so don’t wait with your application.