Lead Compliance Engineer

Emerson; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans

Career development programs

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a senior environmental compliance professional to lead global regulatory efforts for existing and new products. The role covers RoHS, REACH, WEEE, TSCA, Prop 65, and related regulations, with responsibilities spanning supplier data, conformity assessments, and DoC documentation.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Product Management to drive regulatory readiness, manage exemptions, and deliver executive updates on compliance status and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in environmental compliance, component engineering, product stewardship, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of RoHS, REACH, SCIP, WEEE, TSCA, Prop 65, Battery, Packaging, and other global environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of CE marking requirements, EU directives, conformity assessment, DoC documentation.
• Experience reviewing material declarations and driving supplier compliance activities.
• Experience managing exemption expiry reviews and corrective actions for continued compliance.
• Familiarity with BOM-level compliance assessments, material compliance tools, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Own environmental compliance for existing and new products across global regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into actionable plans for Engineering, Sourcing, and Component Engineering.
• Lead supplier compliance activities including declarations and data disclosures.
• Drive transition plans for non-compliant components and RoHS exemption management.
• Review ECOs and BOMs for environmental risks and regulatory gaps.
• Oversee compliance data management, dashboards, and data quality governance.
• Lead regulatory submissions and customer environmental reporting.
• Manage CE marking activities and DoC documentation across product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Engineering, labs, and regulatory teams for conformity assessments.
• Collaborate with third-party compliance providers to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare compliance status updates and risk timelines for senior leadership.
• Represent the business in regulatory forums and implement updates.

Skills

Proactive leadership

Collaborative mindset

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field

Tools

CMAP

Agile PLM

SiliconExpert

CMRT

IPC-1752

IEC 62474

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Own environmental compliance for existing and new products, ensuring adherence to global regulations including RoHS, REACH (SVHC), SCIP, WEEE, TSCA, Prop 65, Battery, Packaging, and other applicable requirements.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes and translate them into actionable plans for Engineering, Sourcing, and Component Engineering teams.
• Lead supplier compliance activities, including collection, validation, and maintenance of material declarations, RoHS/REACH declarations, CMRTs, battery and packaging data, and full material disclosures.
• Drive transition plans for non-compliant components, proactively managing RoHS exemption expirations and qualification of compliant alternatives.
• Review ECOs and product BOMs for environmental compliance risks, hazardous substances, and regulatory gaps.
• Oversee compliance data management activities, including declaration uploads, compliance dashboards, and data quality governance.
• Lead external regulatory submissions and customer environmental reporting, including SCIP, WEEE, Battery, TSCA, China RoHS, and related requirements.
• Manage CE marking compliance activities, ensuring applicable EU directives and regulations are identified, assessed, documented, and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Engineering, test laboratories, and regulatory teams to support conformity assessments, technical documentation, and Declarations of Conformity (DoC).
• Work closely with third-party compliance service providers to ensure compliance data remains accurate and current.
• Prepare and present periodic compliance status updates, compliance risks, exemption timelines, and regulatory readiness plans to senior leadership.
• Represent the business in corporate compliance forums and drive implementation of regulatory, process, and system updates.

Who You Are:

• A proactive leader who can effectively manage complex global compliance requirements across multiple product families.
• A strong collaborator who works seamlessly with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Product Management, and Corporate stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• An effective communicator capable of translating complex regulations into clear business actions and executive-level updates.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in environmental compliance, component engineering, product stewardship, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of RoHS, REACH, SCIP, WEEE, TSCA, Prop 65, Battery, Packaging, and other global environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of CE marking requirements, applicable EU directives/regulations, conformity assessment processes, technical documentation, and Declarations of Conformity (DoC).
• Experience reviewing material declarations, identifying compliance risks, and driving supplier compliance activities.
• Experience managing exemption expiry reviews and driving corrective actions to ensure continued product compliance.
• Familiarity with BOM-level compliance assessments, material compliance tools, and compliance management databases.
• Experience leading regulatory submissions, customer declarations, and environmental reporting activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and coordinate globally distributed teams.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in the electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, or embedded systems industry.
• Knowledge of emerging regulations such as PFAS, UK REACH, China RoHS, and evolving sustainability requirements.
• Experience with CMAP, Agile PLM, SiliconExpert, or similar compliance and lifecycle management tools.
• Familiarity with CMRT, IPC-1752, IEC 62474, and material disclosure standards.
• Experience managing CE marking programs and supporting compliance with applicable directives such as EMC, Low Voltage, RoHS, and related product regulations.
• Familiarity with technical file preparation, conformity assessment processes, and interactions with testing and certification bodies.
• Experience presenting compliance strategies, risks, and regulatory road maps to senior leadership.
• Proven success in driving compliance improvements and regulatory readiness across a global product portfolio.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives- because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

About Us

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavour. At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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