QA Lead

Job Summary

Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance directives and regulations, including:

REACH Regulation

RoHS Directive, China RoHS & WEEE Directive

PFAS Regulations (USA/EU)

US TSCA Regulations

Medical Device Regulation (2017/745)

California Proposition 65

Conflict Minerals

Material of concerns (BPA Free, Phthalates and PFOA/PFOS)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Product Stewardship team on corporate sustainability initiatives and ensure alignment across the business. 
• Review product ingredients and Bills of Materials (BOM) against updates related to REACH SVHC obligations 
• Engage with client suppliers to obtain regulatory material compliance information and ensure timely collection and review of all documentation.
• Upload and map collected declarations into tool for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Report preparation based on assessment and provide justification rationale in case substances are present above threshold.
• Provide high level communication summaries and presentations for management 
• To work with the team in implementing the solutions in regard material assessment
• Familiarity with polymers, elastomers, metals, and other types of materials is preferred

Skill Requirements

Bachelors/Masters in Polymer Science, Plastic engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related discipline. 

Minimum 5+ years of experience in the relevant stewardship role or in R&D projects

Other Requirements

Experience with BOM analysis tools, PLM systems, and compliance databases

Knowledge of EU Green Deal, Circular Economy initiatives, and sustainability reporting requirements.

Familiarity with REACH Annex XVII restrictions in addition to SVHC obligations.

Awareness of environmental compliance standards such as ISO 14001.