R&D Material Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH (OWI) | Chief Technology Officer Type of employment:Permanent employment

Function:Research & Development

Location:Hamburg

Reference Number:80227847-12072026

Website:https://www.olympus-oste.eu

As a high-tech specialist within the Olympus Corporation, Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe is the development and manufacturing center for rigid endoscopy, bipolar high-frequency surgery and reprocessing. With a total workforce of 2,600 employees at nine locations in EMEA and its headquarters in Hamburg, the company stands for exceptional performance in medical diagnostics and therapy, and offers a full range of the most modern endoscopic applications, from single products to procedure-oriented systems solutions. Your responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Design Control and serving as an integral member of the Design Control team, Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure compliance of materials used in medical devices by providing technical expertise and developing robust material compliance processes.
  • Manage material compliance activities and data across cross-functional teams to support sustainable product development and minimize environmental impact.
  • Represent EMEA R&D within Olympus global and regional networks to share best practices, drive harmonization and improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and interpret material compliance regulations including RoHS, REACH, SVHC, CLP, CMR, Proposition 65, TSCA, PFAS, SCIP and Conflict Minerals (CMRT).
  • Assess the impact of new regulations on product design and coordinate the collection of compliance data.
  • Develop, maintain and continuously improve material compliance processes and databases supporting product development and lifecycle management.
  • Contribute to product design activities to ensure successful material compliance certification.
  • Deliver training and technical guidance to engineering teams on material compliance requirements.
  • Lead material compliance projects while collaborating closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, EHS, ESG and Business Units.
  • Participate in external industry working groups to anticipate future regulatory changes and contribute to best practices.
  • Act as the internal technical expert for material compliance, supporting tender requests and advising management on emerging regulatory trends.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, authorities, external institutes and technical partners.
  • Work in accordance with the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) and comply with GDP and GMP requirements. Your qualification

You enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, regulatory compliance and sustainability. You are curious by nature, comfortable navigating complex technical regulations and motivated by helping innovative products reach the market while meeting the highest environmental standards.

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in a regulated industrial environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, electronics, automotive or aerospace.
• Practical experience managing material compliance requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders across international teams.
• A genuine interest in environmental regulations and sustainable product development.
• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage but is not essential. Your competencies

• We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong collaboration skills.

Ideally, you bring:

+ Solid knowledge of global material compliance regulations such as **REACH, RoHS, PFAS, SCIP, TSCA, CLP, SVHC, CMR and Conflict Minerals (CMRT)**.
+ Good understanding of sustainable materials, hazardous substances and environmental compliance.
+ The ability to analyse complex technical and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
+ Experience developing compliant processes, documentation and data management systems.
+ Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
+ Excellent analytical thinking and problem\-solving abilities.
+ Clear communication skills with the confidence to advise engineers, project teams and senior stakeholders.
+ The ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
+ Fluent written and spoken English.
+ Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and internationally as business needs require.

Your benefits

• 30 days of annual leave

  • Up to 60% mobile work possible + flexible work time model with overtime compensation
  • Holiday and Christmas bonuses
  • Corporate benefits discounts for employees
  • Comprehensive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
  • Company restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
  • Employee Assistance Program of FamPLUS to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
  • Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket), free parking spaces and bike or car leasing
  • Various subsidized company sports groups and access to the inhouse company gym Further information:

Your future inclusive workplace awaits

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritize inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

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