• Product Safety & Compliance Engineer

    bij Briggs & Stratton

    • 40 uur
    • Wijchen
    Are you a specialist in product safety and regulatory compliance with experience in the EMEA region? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! For Briggs & Stratton, a global player in the power solutions industry, we are looking for a driven Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to join the compliance team.

     
Functieomschrijving

Briggs & Stratton is looking for a Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting compliance reviews and ensuring adherence to regulations throughout product development and post-production. You will play a crucial role in monitoring rapidly changing EU regulations, such as the EU Battery Regulation, Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and the Machinery Regulation, ensuring all products comply from the design phase to market introduction.

Your tasks will include:

  • Conducting compliance reviews during the design and pre-production phases to ensure products meet applicable regulations (such as the Machinery Directive, EMC, RED, and Battery Regulation).

  • Verifying the compliance status of existing products and maintaining detailed technical documentation (certificates, test reports, declarations, etc.).

  • Leading certification processes for machinery (e.g., noise certification for garden & park machines) in collaboration with testing labs.

  • Actively participating in industry organizations to stay up to date with the latest EU regulations and the development of standards (e.g., EGMF, RECHARGE, CEN, ISO).

  • Integrating compliance information into product labels, manuals, marketing materials, and technical publications.

Functie-eisen

As a Product Safety & Compliance Engineer, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or chemical field. 

  • Several years of experience in a similar role, with knowledge of EU regulations and industry standards.

  • Experience in product development and implementing a compliance approach.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

  • Living within 50 km of Herten.

  • Organized, self-driven, and proactive.

  • Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) and an interest in taking a leading role in compliance processes is a plus.

  • Candidates with a chemical background, focusing on compliance in sustainability, are also encouraged to apply.

Organisatie- en afdelingomschrijving Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment. It is also a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion batteries, standby generators, and energy storage solutions, as well as lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, and Billy Goat® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

In the Netherlands, Briggs & Stratton offers a dynamic working environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal development are key. The company is in the midst of an exciting transition and offers employees the opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing, technology-driven sector, with ample opportunities for professional growth. Your workplace will be the Wijchen office.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden Working at Briggs & Stratton means contributing to an innovative, international organization transitioning to sustainable technologies. You will be part of a close-knit and collaborative team with plenty of room for personal growth and real impact. In addition, you will receive:
  • A competitive salary based on your education and experience;
  • A 13th-month bonus;
  • 8% holiday allowance;
  • Travel allowance;
  • 25 vacation days (with the possibility of additional days);
  • Flexibility to work from home.
Bedrijfscultuur Working at Briggs & Stratton Netherlands B.V. means being part of a small, close-knit team within a global company that is rapidly evolving into an innovative technology organization with a strong focus on electrification. The culture is open and collaborative, with short lines of communication and plenty of room for personal development. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s transformation, where teamwork, flexibility, and innovation are centra.

In this dynamic environment, you will work with colleagues from across multiple countries, creating an international and stimulating workplace. Within the EMEA region, you will closely collaborate with teams in Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. headquarters. We are looking for a proactive, structured, and communicative specialist who is eager to contribute to regulatory and compliance processes and thrives in an international setting where collaboration is key.

 
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