Materials Compliance Engineers (MCEs) are responsible for ensuring that hardware products comply with global regulatory standards related to material composition. They collaborate with product managers, design engineers, and suppliers to inform them about applicable requirements. The MCE will oversee compliance throughout the product lifecycle, from initial releases to any subsequent changes.
Key job responsibilities
• Review and analyze change orders and bills of materials (BOMs) prior to drawing release
• Work with part and material manufacturers to obtain full material disclosures (FMD), certificates of compliance (COC), laboratory testing reports and other requisite documentation
• Review FMD, COC, and analytical reports for materials/parts/assemblies; analyze the data to evaluate compliance with relevant regulations
• Complete bills of substances for new materials and evaluate existing materials against new regulations/regulated substances to ensure initial and continued compliance
• Support the continuous improvement of the overall materials compliance strategy; document policies and procedures
• Track status of multiple requests for changes and updates from Engineers; follow up to keep approvals process flowing
• Communicate materials compliance requirements to manufacturers; request and collect manufacturer compliance data for product technical files
• Enter large amounts of data in the form of certificates of compliance, material declarations, and laboratory test reports and use this data to evaluate compliance with relevant regulations
About the team
The Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging (MSP) team builds full-stack innovation that ensures fulfillment and delivery network safety, speed, optimization, and value. We tackle big goals for the Amazon business and work hard to make automation history through invention, problem-solving, and highly-engaged teams. MSP is a global organization, with research and development labs based in Boston, MA and Brussels, Belgium. - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering or equivalent related work experience
- Working knowledge of RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2)
- Working knowledge of REACH (REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006)
- Working Knowledge of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) data base.
- Working knowledge of California Proposition 65
- Working knowledge of TSCA Reform Bill- Knowledge of chemistry and compounds used in electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Experience in high-speed, high-technology design/manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with various PLM systems, specifically Compliance Modules
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