Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 145,676 - 178,049; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor responsible for regulatory compliance across the EU and UK. This supervisory role includes overseeing technical risk assessments, communicating regulatory requirements, and supporting compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in regulatory compliance and project management.

The position is based on-site in Austin, TX or Maplewood, MN, and may require up to 10% travel. 3M offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Product Compliance or related areas.
• 3 years of people management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance for hardgoods in EU and UK markets.
• Lead technical risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
• Train teams on regulatory obligations and product safety.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field (additional qualification)

Job description

Hardgoods Regulatory Engineering Risk and Compliance Supervisor

This position is a supervisory role focused on regulatory compliance for hardgoods across EU and UK markets. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing technical risk assessments, interpreting regulatory requirements, and ensuring product safety and compliance across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance for hardgoods across EU and UK markets, including applicable directives, regulations, and standards.
• Lead technical risk assessments, including safety, mechanical, material, and functional risks, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to engineering, design, and commercial teams. Primary markets: Europe/UK.
• Partner with business teams to commercialize product through compliance documentation such as Declarations of Conformity, technical files, and risk analyses.
• Coordinate testing activities with external labs and internal quality and R&D teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes in the EU/UK and evaluate impacts on current and future products.
• Support internal audits and external regulatory inspections.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve compliance issues, implement corrective actions, and improve product safety.
• Train teams on regulatory obligations, product safety principles, and engineering compliance processes.
• Ensure consistent application of harmonized standards (EN, ISO) and requirements under frameworks such as CE marking, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, EMC, LVD, GPSR, and sector‑specific rules.
• Implement 3M Product Safety standards, processes, and SOPs, aligning to broader Product Stewardship standards and processes.
• Actively advise and influence others on decisions in area(s) of specialty.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional Product Safety team members to align work products and build harmonized processes.
• Ensure strategic objectives for direct reports are met and establish metrics for year‑to‑year performance review calibration.
• Maintain a flexible day‑to‑day schedule to support global team needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years combined experience in Product Compliance, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, Materials science, Quality, or related Regulatory Affairs role in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of project management experience.
• Three (3) years of people management experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with high‑risk applications, global customers, global regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to work independently, manage multiple global projects, and drive tangible results in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively translating complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas.
• Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities; confident working across varied audiences including clients, internal teams, executive leadership, and industry events.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate complex information for a broad audience.

Work Location

On site in Austin, TX or Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected compensation range is $145,676 – $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.

Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.