Quality Compliance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Scope and Purpose :

Under direction of the Director of Quality, the Compliance Technician professional ensures that a company’s products and processes adhere to the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, specifically concerning SVHC’s.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility :

➢ Determines whether products contain any SVHC’s in excess of the 0.1% weight by weight (w / w) threshold.

➢ Gathers necessary information about chemicals in articles from product development, procurement, and the supply chain.

➢ Reviews Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Substances (BOS) to identify potential risks.

➢ Conducts or coordinates laboratory testing to confirm material composition and SVHC content.

➢ Maintains a database of material compliance data gathered from vendors and partners.

➢ Prepares regulatory submissions for SVHC’s.

➢ Ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical files and Declarations of Conformity are updated.

➢ Discloses the presence of SVHC’s in products exceeding 0.1% w / w at the article level to customers and consumers within 45 days of request.

➢ Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement environmental compliance for new accessory partners an verify results.

➢ Develops and implements risk management strategies for SVHC’s.

➢ Regularly monitors the SVHC Candidate List for updates.

➢ Develops a plan for substance replacement or phase-out where necessary.

➢ Conducts supply chain assessments and implements chemical inventory management systems.

Minimum Education and / or Experience Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering)

Typically requires 2+ years of experience in a regulated environment, such as GMP.

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional – CCEP) may be advantageous.

Skills and Abilities :

➢ Experience in environmental material or compliance engineering.

➢ Understanding of EU directives on electronics, packaging, and waste.

➢ Knowledge of REACH, SVHC, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS and emissions regulations.

➢ Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

➢ Experience presenting technical information and working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

➢ Familiarity with industry tools and databases for materials compliance.

Direct Reports : None