Senior Engineer/ Specialist- IMDS Product Compliance

ZF Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced IMDS Senior Engineer/ Specialist to manage IMDS data and ensure regulatory substance compliance for global products. You will coordinate with suppliers, customers, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain accurate data and support projects in SAP/PLM environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of IMDS/CAMDS, REACH/RoHS/ELV and related regulations, plus excellent communication for a global setting.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in IMDS/Product Compliance within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of IMDS, CAMDS, SAP, PLM tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience reading technical drawings, BOMs, and product specifications.
• Good understanding of metals, plastics, electronics, textiles, and material compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of REACH, RoHS, ELV, GADSL, SVHC, SCIP, and PFAS regulations.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, maintain, and submit IMDS data for customer and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze BOMs, product drawings, and material compositions to prepare Material Data Sheets (MDS).
• Coordinate IMDS activities with global customers, suppliers, engineering, and product compliance teams.
• Perform substance compliance assessments against REACH, RoHS, ELV, GADSL, SCIP, PFAS, and other regulations.
• Support SAP and PLM-related projects involving material and substance data.
• Maintain IMDS databases and ensure timely delivery of compliance data.
• Drive supplier follow-ups, technical discussions, and compliance issue resolution.
• Support audits, change management, process improvements, and regulatory monitoring.

Skills

IMDS knowledge

English communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CAMDS

PLM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IMDS Specialist / Senior Engineer to support global material compliance activities within the automotive industry. The role is responsible for IMDS data management, substance compliance analysis, supplier and customer coordination, and ensuring compliance with global product regulations.

What you can look forward as IMDS Senior Engineer/ Specialist:

• Create, validate, maintain, and submit IMDS/CAMDS data for customer and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze BOMs, product drawings, and material compositions to prepare Material Data Sheets (MDS).
• Coordinate IMDS activities with global customers, suppliers, engineering, and product compliance teams.
• Perform substance compliance assessments against REACH, RoHS, ELV, GADSL, SCIP, PFAS, and other regulations.
• Support SAP and PLM-related projects involving material and substance data.
• Maintain IMDS databases and ensure timely delivery of compliance data.
• Drive supplier follow-ups, technical discussions, and compliance issue resolution.
• Support audits, change management, process improvements, and regulatory monitoring.

Your profile as IMDS Senior Engineer/ Specialist:

• 4-8 years of experience in IMDS/Product Compliance within the automotive industry with Bachelor's or Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IMDS, CAMDS, SAP, PLM tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience reading technical drawings, BOMs, and product specifications.
• Good understanding of metals, plastics, electronics, textiles, and material compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of REACH, RoHS, ELV, GADSL, SVHC, SCIP, and PFAS regulations.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Exposure to Product Stewardship, substance governance, and compliance digitalization initiatives.
• Experience leading IMDS projects and training stakeholders on compliance processes

Advantage

• Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, VBA/macros preferred). Power BI dashboard development and data analytics.
• Experience using AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to improve productivity and automate compliance processes.
• Knowledge of Power Automate and digitalization initiatives.

Why you should choose ZF in India

• Innovative Environment: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: ZF fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual support.
• Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.
• Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide.
• Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco-friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.