Sr Specialist Material Compliance (m/f/d)
- Brühl (Rhein-Neckar-Kreis), Hybride (Mobile Office/ Onsite)
- 01.09.2026
- Full-time
- Permanent
We are the world market leader in the field of safety-related automation. Our employees on all continents work with great passion toward a common goal: the sustainable protection of people and the environment. With our portfolio, which ranges from hardware and software to services and individual complete solutions, we enable our customers to plan and operate their plants safely.
As an independent family business, we place great value on teamwork, openness, trust and curiosity about change. Do you fit in with us?
Then become part of the HIMA team as
Expectations and tasks
- Monitoring, assessment, and practical interpretation of international regulations and standards (e.g. REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Proposition 65).
- Establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a Material Compliance Management System, including related processes and workflows.
- Collection, validation, and archiving of material data (material declarations, analysis certificates, SDS, etc.).
- Preparation of compliance reports and product declarations for internal stakeholders and customers.
- Support and coordination of supplier management activities, including supplier inquiries, evaluation of incoming data, and follow-up on missing information.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Product Management, and other departments to implement compliance requirements.
- Identification of compliance risks arising from new regulatory requirements or non-compliant materials, and development of concrete mitigation and action plans.
- Communication with authorities, customers, and testing bodies; handling of customer inquiries related to material compliance.
- Contribution to the maintenance of sustainability and compliance platforms (e.g. EcoVadis) and preparation for external audits and assessments.
Your Profile
- Several years of professional experience in Material Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or related functions are strongly recommended.
- Technical education in materials science, environmental engineering, technical chemistry, or a comparable field.
- Strong ability to analyze regulatory texts and legislation and to correctly translate requirements into product-specific contexts.
- Experience in handling material data and documentation systems; structured working style and strong quality orientation.
- Excellent communication skills (internal and external) and experience in working with suppliers and authorities.
- Independent working style, confident professional demeanor, and the ability to represent compliance requirements internally with the necessary level of assertiveness.
- Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.
Nice to have
- Environmental auditor qualification or comparable certification.
- Experience with material databases and EHS modules.
- Experience with sustainability or supply chain platforms (e.g. EcoVadis, IMDS, or similar).
- Knowledge of risk analysis and CAPA management.
What we offer
- Flexibility and autonomy in an innovative and global work environment
- Attractive and secure workplace
- Flexible and tailored working hour models according to the area of application and the option for remote work
- Practice-oriented onboarding
- Targeted development opportunities
- Holiday and Christmas bonus
- Health Promotion
- Company restaurant
- Corporate Benefits and other appealing employee discounts
- Parking with electric charging stations
- Job bike/car leasing