Material Compliance Expert (m/w/d)

TN Germany; Ludwigsstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Compliance Expert, ensuring that raw materials meet stringent medical device regulations. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining compliance documentation. You'll play a critical role in developing innovative solutions for minimally invasive medical devices, contributing to a culture of teamwork and empowerment. If you have a background in supply chain or materials engineering and are passionate about quality and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in the healthcare technology sector!

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in Supply Chain, Material Compliance, or Materials Engineering.
• Degree in environmental protection, engineering, chemistry, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Ensure raw materials comply with Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
• Communicate with suppliers for material compliance statements.
• Conduct risk assessments of materials at BOM level.

Kenntnisse

Supply Chain Management

Material Compliance

Materials Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Mitigation

ERP Systems (SAP S4/Hana, Oracle)

Fluency in English and German

Ausbildung

Degree in Environmental Protection

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Material Compliance Expert (m/w/d), Ludwigsstadt

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing lives, and redefining possibilities. We create engineered components and sub-systems for diverse applications, from minimally invasive surgery to robotics and 3D metal printing.

Novanta is a global team with over 26 offices across The Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and empowerment. Join us at Novanta.

This role is part of Novanta’s World of Medicine (WOM) business unit, focused on Minimally Invasive Medicine. We develop devices and accessories that enable surgeries through small cuts, including Cameras, Insufflators, Medical Pumps, and tubing, making diagnosis and treatment easier. Our products facilitate less invasive procedures through innovative solutions developed in collaboration with customers, doctors, and technical experts.

Position Overview

This position ensures material compliance of purchased goods and services in the medical device industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure raw materials are designed and manufactured in accordance with Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• Identify potential risks related to materials, such as toxicity and biological interactions
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation on materials and compliance
• Communicate directly with suppliers for material compliance statements and develop strategies if communication is insufficient
• Implement and maintain software to ensure current material compliance
• Conduct risk and impact assessments of materials at BOM level
• Develop training for employees on material compliance policies and processes
• Create reports to monitor material compliance status internally and externally
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, safety, and environmental regulations, and follow instructions from relevant management roles

Required Experience and Skills

• +3 years in Supply Chain, Material Compliance, or Materials Engineering
• Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Degree in environmental protection, engineering, chemistry, business management, or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across organizational levels
• Open-minded, innovative, and willing to challenge the status quo
• Conflict mitigation and engagement skills
• Good understanding of ERP systems (SAP S4/Hana, Oracle)
• Experience in multinational industrial organizations
• Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are advantageous
• Driving license required

Novanta is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. For disability accommodations, contact [phone].