Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Arag S.r.l.; Rubiera; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Nordson Precision Agriculture in Rubiera, Italy, seeks a Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer to ensure ARAG product compliance across global markets. You will bridge engineering, development, and regulatory teams to support new product launches and market access while shaping future compliance processes.

You will collaborate with multiple functions and external laboratories, advancing regulatory software and documentation workflows to sustain international growth in precision farming

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated technical environment.
• Strong technical background to understand complex products and technologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with agricultural machinery and precision agriculture applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements across international markets.
• Assess impact of new and changing regulations on products and operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve regulatory documentation.
• Provide regulatory guidance throughout product lifecycle for new development.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Sales, and external labs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with directives and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes and workflows.
• Identify future regulatory trends and prepare the business accordingly.
• Support evaluation and implementation of regulatory software and tools.
• Contribute to internationalisation of ARAG's regulatory organisation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical background

English proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Proactive regulatory awareness

Agricultural equipment knowledge

Regulatory across countries

Process improvement

Documentation practices

Lab/certification collaboration

Regulatory software knowledge

Additional languages

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Nordson Precision Agriculture, a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer to join our team in Rubiera, Italy. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role Are you passionate about combining engineering expertise with regulatory compliance in a truly international environment? As a Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that ARAG products comply with regulatory requirements across global markets. Acting as the link between engineering, product development, and regulatory compliance, you will help the business successfully launch new products, maintain market access, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. This is a unique opportunity to join a business where regulatory compliance is seen as a strategic advantage.

Beyond managing today's requirements, you will help shape and improve future compliance processes as the role evolves from a largely local focus into a broader global responsibility. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements applicable to ARAG products across international markets.
• Assess the impact of new and changing regulations on products, applications, and business operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve technical and compliance-related documentation.
• Support new product development projects by providing regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Sales, Product Innovation, and external laboratories.
• Ensure products remain compliant with relevant regulations, directives, and industry requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes, documentation, and compliance workflows.
• Identify future regulatory trends and proactively support the business in preparing for upcoming changes.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of future regulatory software and tools.
• Serve as a key contributor to the internationalisation of ARAG's regulatory organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated technical environment.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex products and technologies.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work proactively and anticipate future regulatory developments.
• Experience within the agricultural sector, particularly with agricultural machinery, crop protection, spraying systems, or precision agriculture applications.
• Knowledge of regulations, directives, and compliance requirements relevant to agricultural equipment and technologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance across multiple countries, regions, or international markets.
• Experience improving regulatory processes, compliance workflows, or technical documentation processes.
• Experience collaborating with external laboratories, certification bodies, or testing organisations.
• Familiarity with regulatory management software, compliance databases, or technical documentation systems.
• Additional language skills beyond English.

Travel

For the role no travel is required.

Benefits

We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:

• The opportunity to play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance for innovative products used by customers around the world.
• Extensive onboarding and technical product training delivered by experienced subject matter experts.
• Exposure to international regulations, global business operations, and cross-functional project teams.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to process improvements and regulatory strategy development.
• Career development opportunities within Nordson's global Precision Agriculture Division.
• A collaborative and innovative environment where continuous learning and professional growth are encouraged.

Join ARAG S.r.l. – A Global Leader in Precision Farming Solutions

ARAG S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control, and crop protection, serving the Precision Farming sector. With a strong foundation in research, technological innovation, sustainability, and a people‑centric approach, ARAG has become one of the leading global players in agricultural technology. Founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), ARAG is part of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), serving as its Precision Agriculture Division (PAG). You’ll join a fast‑growing, internationally recognized organization committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.