Product Compliance Manager

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Søborg (Denmark) seeks a Product Compliance Manager to ensure regulatory and industry compliance across markets, coordinating with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, and Engineering. The role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder management, and project leadership while supporting a hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years in product compliance, a master’s in a related field (PhD advantageous), and strong knowledge of EU/US/regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level regulatory affairs experience preferred.
• Experience with product testing, certification and approval processes.
• Able to manage cross-functional compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product compliance strategies.
• Monitor legislation and assess impact on products.
• Identify risks and build mitigation plans.
• Coordinate testing, certification, and approvals.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation.
• Guide teams on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with authorities, labs, and customers.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Food Contact Materials

REACH

RoHS

Cybersecurity

CE marking

USDA

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD (advantage)

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.About The JobAs our new Product Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Alfa Laval’s membrane products meet relevant regulatory, legal, and industry requirements across the markets where we operate.Working closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering & Supply, and other stakeholders including corporate functions, you will ensure compliance is embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will combine regulatory expertise with practical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project leadership to turn complex requirements into clear actions and sustainable solutions. In this role, you will:Develop and implement compliance strategies for new and existing products.Where relevant, monitor legislation, standards, and regulatory developments and assess their impact on our membrane products.Identify compliance risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.Coordinate product testing, certification, and approval activities.Prepare, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including certificates, declarations, and technical files.Ensure products meet the requirements needed to enter and remain in target markets.Provide guidance and support to teams across the organization on compliance requirements and best practices.Work with regulatory authorities, third-party laboratories, certification bodies, and customers.Lead compliance-related projects and initiatives to strengthen our processes and ways of working..At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you with flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks, as well as flexible working hours to support a healthy balance between work and personal life. This position is based at our Søborg office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 25–30 days per year.What You KnowYou bring 5–10 years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, , or a related field, preferably within a regulated industry such as food or pharma.You have a master’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A PhD is an advantage.You have proven experience with product testing, certification, and approval processes across different markets.You have experience managing compliance-related projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.You have strong experience and knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as Food Contact Material Regulations (EU, USA, China, Japan) REACH, , USDA, CE, RoHS, and cyber security requirements.Knowledge in pharma requirements is a plus.Experience within the membrane industry is an advantage.You have full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.About YouYou are a proactive and self-driven professional who combines strong judgement with an analytical and structured approach to compliance and risk. You are comfortable navigating complex issues, making sound decisions, and acting before potential compliance risks become business challenges. You pay close attention to detail while keeping the broader business perspective in mind.You build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external authorities and partners. You are collaborative and able to achieve results through others, while taking ownership and working independently when needed. Curious and agile by nature, you continuously develop your knowledge and stay ahead of changes in regulations, industry trends, and best practices.For more information, please contactHead of Marketing, Product Management and R&D, Membranes, Esra Eray, at [e-mail] Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt, at [e-mail] send your application and resume, in English, through the link below no later than 11th of October 2026We are conducting a continuous review of the received applications. We do not accept applications via email; they will be deleted due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).We look forward to hearing from you soon!We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit for a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.#LI-CW1