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As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About The Job
As our new Product Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Alfa Laval’s membrane products meet relevant regulatory, legal, and industry requirements across the markets where we operate.
Working closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering & Supply, and other stakeholders including corporate functions, you will ensure compliance is embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will combine regulatory expertise with practical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project leadership to turn complex requirements into clear actions and sustainable solutions. In this role, you will:
Develop and implement compliance strategies for new and existing products.
Where relevant, monitor legislation, standards, and regulatory developments and assess their impact on our membrane products.
Identify compliance risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
Coordinate product testing, certification, and approval activities.
Prepare, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including certificates, declarations, and technical files.
Ensure products meet the requirements needed to enter and remain in target markets.
Provide guidance and support to teams across the organization on compliance requirements and best practices.
Work with regulatory authorities, third-party laboratories, certification bodies, and customers.
Lead compliance-related projects and initiatives to strengthen our processes and ways of working.
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At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you with flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks, as well as flexible working hours to support a healthy balance between work and personal life. This position is based at our Søborg office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 25–30 days per year.
What You Know
You bring 5–10 years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, , or a related field, preferably within a regulated industry such as food or pharma.
You have a master’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A PhD is an advantage.
You have proven experience with product testing, certification, and approval processes across different markets.
You have experience managing compliance-related projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
You have strong experience and knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as Food Contact Material Regulations (EU, USA, China, Japan) REACH, , USDA, CE, RoHS, and cyber security requirements.
Knowledge in pharma requirements is a plus.
Experience within the membrane industry is an advantage.
You have full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
About You
You are a proactive and self-driven professional who combines strong judgement with an analytical and structured approach to compliance and risk. You are comfortable navigating complex issues, making sound decisions, and acting before potential compliance risks become business challenges. You pay close attention to detail while keeping the broader business perspective in mind.
You build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external authorities and partners. You are collaborative and able to achieve results through others, while taking ownership and working independently when needed. Curious and agile by nature, you continuously develop your knowledge and stay ahead of changes in regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
For more information, please contact
Head of Marketing, Product Management and R&D, Membranes, Esra Eray, at [email protected]
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt, at [email protected]
Please send your application and resume, in English, through the link below no later than 11th of October 2026
We are conducting a continuous review of the received applications. We do not accept applications via email; they will be deleted due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit for a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.
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Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field
- Master's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- Experience with product testing, certification, and approval processes across different markets
- Experience managing compliance-related projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of Food Contact Material Regulations in the EU, USA, China, and Japan; REACH; USDA; CE; RoHS; and cybersecurity requirements
- Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
- Experience in a regulated industry such as food or pharma
- PhD
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical requirements
- Experience within the membrane industry
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
