Are you an expert in product compliance and functional safety, and excited about ensuring the safety and reliability of next-generation automation systems? We are looking for a Product Compliance and Safety Manager to join our Automation Solutions R&D organization in Tampere.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate compliance, product safety, and regulatory certification activities across Valmet Automation’s product portfolio, ensuring our solutions meet safety and compliance expectations.

You will work as part of a team within Valmet Automation Solutions R&D, collaborating closely with product development, product management, business stakeholders, and external certification partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop product compliance and safety processes across the organization.

• Coordinate regulatory compliance activities and ensure adherence to applicable standards and directives.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to embed safety and compliance into product development and operations.

• Manage and maintain compliance-related documentation and reporting frameworks.

• Support product development, operations, and HSE functions with compliance expertise and guidance.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, regulatory readiness, and compliance processes

Expectations for You

• At least 5 years of experience in product compliance, product safety, or regulatory certification in industrial automation or OT environments

• Knowledge of Product Safety, Machinery and Material Compliance obligations (REACH, RoHS, Machinery Regulation)

• Familiarity with international compliance frameworks, including CE marking, UL/CSA, EMC, EX/ Atex and Functional Safety, Environmental Standards and ISO9001 Quality Management

• Compliance and safety process development

• Experience working with notified bodies, test laboratories, and certification organizations

• Ability to integrate compliance and safety requirements into product development lifecycle processes

Other Skills

• Ability to cooperate effectively with internal stakeholders, including R&D, product management, and quality teams

• Strong skills in coordinating certification processes and aligning cross-functional work

• Solid communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to share knowledge and support the organization’s development in compliance and safety topics

We Offer

We offer you a meaningful and influential role in an innovative and collaborative R&D environment. You will join a highly skilled team focused on strengthening Valmet’s product compliance and safety capabilities. Your work will help ensure that Valmet’s automation systems continue to meet global industry expectations for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

• Work with modern OT technologies and global compliance frameworks

• Influence the functional safety and regulatory roadmap of Valmet’s industrial automation products

• Grow into a recognized expert within Valmet’s global automation organization

• Contribute to long-term product development strategies and ensure compliance is built into the foundation of our solutions

Additional Information

Did we catch your interest? For further information, please contact Tero Hakala, Senior Manager, Technology Development by email tero.hakala@valmet.com or phone +358408391440.

If this opportunity sounds like a fit for you, please send your application, CV and salary expectation by April 30th. We review applications during the application period and will fill the position once a suitable candidate is identified.

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