Product Compliance Specialist - material and sustainability

Are you a detail-oriented and interdisciplinary innovator eager to positively influence urban and green spaces? Join Husqvarna as a Product Compliance Specialist - material and sustainability, where you'll hold a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to laws and standards, specializing in material compliance and adjacent areas such as sustainability. We emphasize a comprehensive approach, considering the entire product lifecycle, including packaging, from design to re-use and recycling processes, focusing on substance and material perspectives.
About Us
Husqvarna is a forward-thinking global organization thriving in a fast-paced environment, placing high value on integrity and flexibility. We are actively seeking a passionate and driven individual with a genuine interest in sustainability and a proactive approach to drive improvement initiatives related to it. We believe that a combination of passion and drive, alongside experience, can be equally valuable as formal education in certain cases.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Product Compliance Specialist - material and sustainability at Husqvarna, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with laws and standards, particularly in the realm of material compliance such as RoHS, REACH, and also emerging regulations such as new packaging regulation and eco-design requirements. Your primary focus will revolve around materials, allowing you to cultivate expertise in this swiftly advancing domain. You will have the unique opportunity to build a robust network both internally and externally, engaging with industry organizations and standard committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor global regulatory changes in material compliance for products and ensure stakeholders are informed about legislative shifts.
- Actively participate in compliance networks and standard committees, advocating for Husqvarna's point of view of sustainable practices.
- Represent Product Compliance in new product development, ensuring sustainability aspects are integrated from the outset.
- Engage in lobbying activities to influence proposed changes that align with sustainable material practices.
- Provide expert assistance and guidance on material compliance-related queries.
Qualifications:
To excel in this role, we seek individuals with the following qualifications:
- M.Sc. or B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably within chemical or material science.
- Competence and experience in material compliance.
- Proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in large organizations, preferably within product development or sourcing, with a keen ability to comprehend the "big picture."
- Familiarity with material compliance-related tools, software, data handling, and processes.
Join us in making a difference at Husqvarna, where your passion for sustainability and material compliance will contribute to a greener and more responsible future. Embrace this opportunity to collaborate in a dynamic team, consistently enhancing expertise in the field and driving positive change in the industry. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while ensuring effective team alignment with regular office attendance (approximately 1 day/week in Huskvarna). Are you ready to play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future? Apply now and become a part of our committed and innovative team!
Application
We look forward to reading your application. Please submit your application with CV and Cover letter. For more information about this position please contact Hiring Manager Therese Berg, email: therese.berg@husqvarnagroup.com . For more information about the recruitment process contact Recruiter Kristin Sundlo, email: Kristin.Sundlo@husqvarnagroup.com
Last date to apply:
17 November 2023