What is your role?
Do you want to contribute to the safety of robots and other innovative products in dairy farming? Do you enjoy translating legislation and regulations into practical advice and support for stakeholders such as Business teams, Product Development, and third-party suppliers? Are you the one who takes action when safety risks are unacceptable to you? And do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues across all levels of the organisation in an international environment? Then this is your role!

As a Product Safety & Compliance Professional, your main goal is to help ensure our products meet international product safety regulations, particularly in the area of machinery safety. You will act as an expert advisor to various internal stakeholders and guide them in developing safe and compliant products. You know how to strike the right balance between technical feasibility and regulatory safety measures. Together with your colleagues within the Product Safety & Compliance team — each with their own area of expertise (e.g. occupational, chemical or electrical safety) — you will work on product development projects and market entries around the globe.

You will conduct research, define legal frameworks, and advise stakeholders on applicable requirements. You will also assess whether products or solutions comply with relevant regulations. In this position, you report to the Manager Product Safety & Compliance.

Main responsibilities:

• Research and interpret product legislation and standards for new developments and international markets (e.g. China).
• Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders across departments such as R&D, Sales, Production and Technical Support.
• Evaluate new or revised product standards and ensure necessary changes are implemented.
• Assess third-party suppliers on their ability to comply with product safety legislation.
• Review technical documentation such as nameplates, test reports, and manuals.
• Prepare product files for internal or external certification approval.
• Support market-related questions on product safety and contribute to the development of international standards.
• Develop and deliver training on product legislation and safety compliance.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts to align on international legislation and regulations.