Job Description:
Job Title
Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor (m/f/x)
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
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.
Your Skills and Expertise
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.
Job specifics:
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
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 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!
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
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