Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Engineer - Material Compliance will play a key role in strengthening Olympus’s global material governance and compliance capability. This role is responsible for ensuring that all products meet global materials regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS, TSCA, MDR), managing materials-of-concern (MoC) data, and supporting cross-functional teams in responding to internal and external inquiries related to material compliance and EPP data. The incumbent will help build and implement material compliance frameworks, standardized processes, and data management tools to improve responsiveness, minimize business risk, and support long-term material strategy and innovation.

This role collaborates with R&D;, QARA, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external suppliers to enable compliant material selection and disclosure throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and maintenance of Material Compliance policies, procedures, and playbooks to ensure consistent global practices.
- Manage and validate material declaration data (CAS numbers, regulatory status, supplier disclosures) across medical device portfolios to ensure compliance with global regulations (REACH, RoHS, PFAS, TSCA, Prop 65, MDR, etc.).
- Support creation and governance of the Olympus Materials of Concern (MoC) List, including updates based on regulatory changes and industry trends.
- Drive proactive gap assessments for MoC/EPP data, identifying missing data and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for material compliance inquiries from regulatory authorities, customers, and internal teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and audited responses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D;, QARA, Procurement, and Supply Chain to integrate material compliance requirements into design, supplier engagement,



and quality systems.
- Monitor global regulatory developments and assess impacts on existing and future products, advising stakeholders on compliance risk and mitigation strategies.
- Maintain material compliance data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to enable transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Facilitate training and awareness sessions for internal stakeholders on material compliance requirements and best practices.
- Extract and manage BOM data across PLM and ERP systems including Agile PLM, ProLima, SAP, and NX Teamcenter to support compliance assessment activities.

Person Specification:

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,
- Master’s degree or advanced certification in relevant disciplines are preferred.

Experience
- 2 to 8 years of experience in Material Compliance, Product Stewardship, Regulatory material compliance, or related engineering roles within medical devices or other highly regulated industries.
- Hands-on experience managing compliance with global materials regulations, including but not limited to REACH, RoHS, MDR, PFAS, TSCA, Prop 65, POP, CMR, ED, and similar frameworks.
- Experience performing material compliance gap assessments, identifying missing or incomplete MoC/EPP data, and driving closure through internal teams and suppliers.
- Proven experience responding to internal, customer, and regulatory inquiries related to material compliance and environmental product data.




- Working knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems, including ISO 13485, MDR requirements, and integration of material compliance into design controls and lifecycle management.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with R&D;, QARA, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Suppliers.
- Familiarity with material compliance data systems and tools (e.g., BoM Check, Assent, iPoint, PLM/ERP compliance modules) and managing large, complex datasets.
- Experience working in a global or international business environment, supporting multiple regions and stakeholders preferred.

Skills
- Strong technical background in R&D; engineering disciplines.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong technical reading and writing skills, with the ability to interpret regulatory text and translate it into clear, actionable requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to create high-quality technical reports, summaries, and compliance documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines with robust follow-through and accountability.
- Robust organizational and analytical skills, with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to value diverse perspectives and experiences, and to establish trust and mutual respect when working with stakeholders across functions, cultures, and geographies.
- Effective communicator capable of engaging technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and confidence.
- Comfortable operating in matrixed, international teams and navigating ambiguity in evolving regulatory environments.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Independent and detail oriented.

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