Product & Material Compliance Specialist, Weller

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Besigheim; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Special payments (vacation & Christmas

Employee benefits

Bike-Leasing

Home Office possibilities

International environment

Training and development

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Besigheim, Germany seeks a Product & Material Compliance Specialist to ensure Weller products meet all regulatory and normative requirements. You will implement Product and Material Compliance programs, support EPR efforts, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to maintain compliant product documentation and supplier data.

Responsibilities include CE testing coordination, conformity documentation, and monitoring regulatory changes that

Qualifications

• Technical or business training, ideally with additional education.
• Initial professional experience in product compliance, quality assurance, technical documentation, or a comparable field.
• Good knowledge of European product regulations, conformity assessment procedures, and relevant standards for electrical, electronic, or machinery-related products.
• Knowledge of material compliance, particularly REACH, RoHS, and other relevant substance restrictions.
• In-depth knowledge of the Low Voltage Directive, the Machinery Directive, and their practical application.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation and declarations of conformity
• Experience working with testing and certification bodies is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Fluency in German and English

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and managing applicable guidelines, regulations, standards, and technical requirements, as well as conducting CE tests (LVD, MVO)
• Coordinating and tracking measures to ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and normative requirements for Weller products (e.g., Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Regulation)
• Coordinate and document product testing, conformity assessments, and certifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external testing and certification bodies
• Conduct first article inspections and product release activities
• Prepare, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including EU Declarations of Conformity and other manufacturer declarations
• Manage Material Compliance requirements, particularly REACH, RoHS, POP, and other substance restrictions, including the collection, evaluation, and maintenance of supplier and material compliance documentation
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related classification and labeling information
• Manage Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, particularly for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and batteries
• Assess and support product, material, supplier, and process changes, including risk assessments and the tracking of corrective and improvement actions
• Monitor regulatory and standardization developments and evaluate their impact on existing and future products
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management, Manufacturing, as well as external partners and authorities

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EU product regulations

REACH & RoHS

Low Voltage Directive

Machinery Directive

Technical documentation

SDS / labeling

German & English fluency

Education

Technical or business training with further education

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Product & Material Compliance Specialist, Weller - DE - Besigheim

Job Summary

The Product & Material Compliance Specialist ensures that Weller products comply with all relevant legal, regulatory, and normative requirements. This role is responsible for the operational implementation of Product Compliance, Material Compliance, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and supports cross-functional teams in the compliant development, modification, and commercialization of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining, and managing applicable guidelines, regulations, standards, and technical requirements, as well as conducting CE tests (LVD, MVO)
• Coordinating and tracking measures to ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and normative requirements for Weller products (e.g., Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Regulation)
• Coordinate and document product testing, conformity assessments, and certifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external testing and certification bodies
• Conduct first article inspections and product release activities
• Prepare, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including EU Declarations of Conformity and other manufacturer declarations
• Manage Material Compliance requirements, particularly REACH, RoHS, POP, and other substance restrictions, including the collection, evaluation, and maintenance of supplier and material compliance documentation
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related classification and labeling information
• Manage Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, particularly for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and batteries
• Assess and support product, material, supplier, and process changes, including risk assessments and the tracking of corrective and improvement actions
• Monitor regulatory and standardization developments and evaluate their impact on existing and future products
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management, Manufacturing, as well as external partners and authorities

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical or business training, ideally with additional education
• Initial professional experience in product compliance, quality assurance, technical documentation, or a comparable field
• Good knowledge of European product regulations, conformity assessment procedures, and relevant standards for electrical, electronic, or machinery-related products
• Knowledge of material compliance, particularly REACH, RoHS, and other relevant substance restrictions
• In-depth knowledge of the Low Voltage Directive, the Machinery Directive, and their practical application
• Experience in preparing technical documentation and declarations of conformity
• Experience working with testing and certification bodies is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Fluency in German and English

What we offer:

• Collective agreement of the metal and electronical industry
• 30 days vacation
• Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus, payments according to collective agreement)
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike-Leasing
• International environment / world market leader
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Home Office possibilities

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we're passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more - LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG