Compliance Engineer

Kalmar; Ljungby kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Global network of 485 R&D engineers

Job summary

Kalmar seeks a Compliance Engineer in Ljungby to drive regulatory conformity for Counter Balanced (CB) products. You will monitor global standards, integrate safety requirements into design, and liaise with internal engineers and external bodies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

You will report to the Head of Process, Support and Testing, contributing to NPD projects and governance of product safety across R&D.

Qualifications

• Regulatory monitoring and interpretation of global standards and legislations.
• Strong background in product safety and standards coordination.
• Experience working with cross-functional R&D and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Monitoring: identify global standards affecting CB products.
• Knowledge Integration: ensure standards and safety protocols are understood by engineers and designers.
• Safety Advocacy & Liaison: act as primary technical contact for product safety compliance.
• Standards Development: participate in national and international standardisation bodies.
• NPD Compliance Support: assist early-stage concepts to ensure compliance.
• Product Safety & Conformity Governance: lead Product Safety Board and manage conformity declarations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (Swedish & English)

Project leadership

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering

Job description

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

As aCompliance Engineer, you'll carry out essential advisory and standardisation work within the R&D Counter Balanced (CB) division. In this influential position, you will serve as the guiding voice on product safety, standards, and international legislations. Your expertise will guarantee that our development efforts are closely aligned with customer requirements, global regulatory compliance, and Kalmar’s long-term business strategies.

In this role you will report to the Head of process, support and testing and the location is Ljungby, Sweden.

What are your key responsibilities:

Regulatory Monitoring:Monitor and identify which global standards, legislations, and other regulatory requirements affect Counter Balanced (CB) products.

Knowledge Integration:Ensure that active standards, legislative requirements, and safety protocols are fully understood and readily accessible to Chief Engineers, Principal Systems Engineers, and product design teams.

Safety Advocacy & Liaison: Serve as the primary technical contact, spokesperson, and ambassador for CB R&D, coordinating both internally and with external regulatory bodies regarding product safety standards.

Standards Development: Participate in national and international professional, industrial, and standardisation organizations to shape upcoming safety regulations and legislations.

NPD Compliance Support: Engage in early-stage concept investigations and support internal New Product Development (NPD) projects to secure compliance and prevent design bottlenecks.

Product Safety & Conformity Governance: Lead and chair the Product Safety Board for CB R&D, manage the regular development of the Product Safety Handbook, and take ownership of the declaration of conformity process to ensure organizational alignment.

What we offer you:

Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions — all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.

Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.

Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.

People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 485 R&D Engineers, driving innovative, sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.

What you bring to the role:

Qualifications:B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or similar comprehensive expertise gained through equivalent hands-on experience.

Compliance & Safety Expertise: Proven background in product safety and standards coordination, with strong analytical skills in interpreting, evaluating, and applying international standards and legislations.

Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in a structured product development environment. Experience working with heavy mobile equipment or cargo handling machinery is considered a valuable asset.

Structured Approach: Excellent planning, organization, and structural capabilities, with the independence to lead complex tasks and manage documentation like the Product Safety Handbook.

Collaborative Mindset: A result-oriented mindset, an energetic approach to problem-solving, and a positive attitude. You have the ability to inspire trust, build strong relationships, and collaborate smoothly across diverse R&D functions.

Communication & Languages: Strong written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English, with the communication skills needed to represent Kalmar confidently in national and international forums

Closing Date: 27/9/2026

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.www.kalmarglobal.com