Senior Compliance Specialist

Grundfos; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Parental support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Compliance Engineer to shape compliant, world‑class products from concept to production readiness. You will interpret international standards, engage with third‑party agencies, and drive regulatory tasks across the R&D and manufacturing teams.

You will mentor engineers, influence stakeholders globally, and contribute to long‑term product strategy while aligning with the company’s mission to improve water and climate solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree or strong background in regulations, policy, compliance or risk management.
• Experience with third‑party certification agencies (e.g., VDE, UL) translating standards into product requirements.
• Solid knowledge of product development processes and lifecycle activities.
• Ability to drive technical decisions and influence stakeholders at a global level.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined product areas, driving design, compliance and development through production readiness.
• Proactively track new regulations and translate international standards into product‑specific requirements.
• Serve as the go‑to for global/regional compliance, managing Documents of Compliance and Technical Construction Files.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to ensure successful product transfer.
• Mentor engineers and build compliance capabilities within the R&D function.
• Provide strategic input to the product roadmap and drive compliance tasks within the program.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Product development

Education

University degree

Job description

Are you passionate about combining deep product development expertise with compliance leadership to shape the next generation of water and climate solutions? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Compliance Engineer, you will be driving product design from concept to production readiness while building compliance expertise across the organization, interpreting international standards, and managing relationships with third-party agencies such as VDE and UL. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well‑being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part the Development team, you'll create impact by shaping how Grundfos develops compliant, world‑class products by bridging the gap between engineering innovation and global regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of defined product or technology areas, driving design, compliance and development from concept through production readiness
• Proactively track new regulations and translate international standards into product‑specific compliance requirements
• Serve as the go‑to person for global and regional compliance, managing Documents of Compliance and Technical Construction Files
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product transfer across the value chain
• Mentor fellow engineers, foster knowledge‑sharing, and build compliance capabilities within the R&D function
• Provide strategic input to the product development roadmap and drive compliance tasks within the task handling program

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a technically strong and collaborative engineer with deep product development experience, a keen eye for regulatory detail, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders at a global level. We would also imagine that you have:

• University degree or strong background in regulations, policy, compliance or risk management
• Proven experience working with third‑party certification agencies (e.g., VDE, UL, PFAS ) and translating international standards into actionable product requirements
• Solid knowledge of product development processes, lifecycle activities, and compliance/requirement management
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and influence cross‑functional stakeholders at a global level

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience in large‑scale manufacturing, preferably in pump technology or fluid handling
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and building team capabilities
• Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and long‑term product strategy

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.