SRD Global Product Safety & Environmental Manager

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm,
Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Do you want to make a difference and have a central role in a global leading company? 

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader that will be active in all our development processes, by defining ways of working, coaching, inspiring & training the organization to reach an excellence level while also strengthening our culture in the Product Safety and Environmental area.
Join our team
With our Surface Division Drilling and Exploration Products, we have a market-leading position globally and are investing heavily in technology and product development to stay competitive and provide our customers with world-leading, sustainable and safe products, which are supporting the global society's ongoing transition to digitalization, automation and CO2 reduction. This role will give you a great exposure to technically advanced products used by demanding customers around the world, and an opportunity to join one of the most successful Epiroc divisions. At the same time, you will get a chance to grow as a person together with great colleagues in a global environment.
You will be part of the global Management team and report to Global Products R&D Manager.  
Your mission
Your mission as SRD Global Product Safety and Environmental Manager is to ensure that the Division has the prerequisites to provide safety leading & competitive Products minimizing time-to-market and risks in New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Products Improvements (CPI), in the overall most cost-efficient way, securing Epiroc position as Safety leader during a dynamic Technology shift journey.

Main responsibilities include but aren`t limited to: 
-    Own and continuously develop a common Product Safety conformity process incl. CE-marking, a reactive Product Safety Process and the routines for environmental compliance linking to Epiroc Way & external requirements.
-    Develop and own related guidelines, tools and methods. 
-    Secure implementation and adherence to our global processes, tools etc. in all Product Companies where SRD R&D is acting.
-    Give continuous support & training in all our global R&D operations and secure competence excellence, collaborate with universities, colleagues, attend conferences, interact with other OEM:s etc.
-    Attend and develop adequate forums such as Global Product Safety & Quality Board, Local Product Safety Committees and other.
-    Compile monthly reports including a Divisional summary of Product Safety cases & incidents.
-    Secure development and usage of appropriate & effective data driven KPI:s
Your profile 
You have a Master’s in science within a relevant area or other highly qualified Engineering background, with at least 8-10 years of experience from technical product development with similar complexity as our Products. You have deep understanding of the applicable legal -and Environmental Product requirements e.g. the EU Machinery Directive, EN 16228, Technical File and other related standards and know how to interpret global regulations and standards to recommend design solution principles. You have a clear interest and a talent in preparing and giving training, tailoring effective processes, supporting tools & forums, collaborating with universities and other OEM:s, effectively leading key forums and engaging in external development of new –or amended product safety standards.
The candidate we are looking for is a highly motivated professional able to work independently in a cross functional global environment. To enjoy your work, it is important that you have a passion for technology and a holistic, structured approach. You are innovative, analytical and can get things done. Good presentation skills with small and large groups and good communication skills in English, verbal and written are also required. Previous Manager, Project management, Project Sponsoring or similar experience is meriting.

Location and travel
This position is in Örebro, Sweden, with occasional travel required. In case a candidate from a different country applies and is successful, Swedish local terms and conditions will apply.
Application and contact information
In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously. Welcome with your application as soon as possible by creating an account in our recruitment system. Last day to apply for this position is 2023-07-09.
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager: Rickard Hammer, Global Products R&D Manager, rickard.hammer@epiroc.com
For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: Recruitment specialist Zuzana Kalivodova, zuzana.kalivodova@epiroc.com