Nordson Precision Agriculture, a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer to join our team in Rubiera, Italy. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
Are you passionate about combining engineering expertise with regulatory compliance in a truly international environment?
As a Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that ARAG products comply with regulatory requirements across global markets. Acting as the link between engineering, product development, and regulatory compliance, you will help the business successfully launch new products, maintain market access, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
This is a unique opportunity to join a business where regulatory compliance is seen as a strategic advantage. Beyond managing today's requirements, you will help shape and improve future compliance processes as the role evolves from a largely local focus into a broader global responsibility.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
Role and Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements applicable to ARAG products across international markets.
- Assess the impact of new and changing regulations on products, applications, and business operations.
- Prepare, maintain, and improve technical and compliance-related documentation.
- Support new product development projects by providing regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Sales, Product Innovation, and external laboratories.
- Ensure products remain compliant with relevant regulations, directives, and industry requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes, documentation, and compliance workflows.
- Identify future regulatory trends and proactively support the business in preparing for upcoming changes.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of future regulatory software and tools.
- Serve as a key contributor to the internationalisation of ARAG's regulatory organisation.
Skills and Qualifications
Must Have
- Experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated technical environment.
- Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex products and technologies.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work proactively and anticipate future regulatory developments.
Nice to Have
- Experience within the agricultural sector, particularly with agricultural machinery, crop protection, spraying systems, or precision agriculture applications.
- Knowledge of regulations, directives, and compliance requirements relevant to agricultural equipment and technologies.
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance across multiple countries, regions, or international markets.
- Experience improving regulatory processes, compliance workflows, or technical documentation processes.
- Experience collaborating with external laboratories, certification bodies, or testing organisations.
- Familiarity with regulatory management software, compliance databases, or technical documentation systems.
- Additional language skills beyond English.
Travel
- For the role no travel is required.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:
- The opportunity to play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance for innovative products used by customers around the world.
- Extensive onboarding and technical product training delivered by experienced subject matter experts.
- Exposure to international regulations, global business operations, and cross-functional project teams.
- Opportunities to contribute directly to process improvements and regulatory strategy development.
- Career development opportunities within Nordson's global Precision Agriculture Division.
- A collaborative and innovative environment where continuous learning and professional growth are encouraged.
Join ARAG S.r.l. – A Global Leader in Precision Farming Solutions
ARAG S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control, and crop protection, serving the Precision Farming sector. With a strong foundation in research, technological innovation, sustainability, and a people‑centric approach, ARAG has become one of the leading global players in agricultural technology.
Founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), ARAG is part of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), serving as its Precision Agriculture Division (PAG).
You’ll join a fast‑growing, internationally recognized organization committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Interested?
If you are excited by the challenge of combining engineering expertise, regulatory compliance, and international collaboration while helping shape the future of precision agriculture, we encourage you to apply online with your CV and become part of our global team.
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Skills Required
- Experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated technical environment
- Strong technical background capable of understanding complex products and technologies
- Strong written and spoken English
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work proactively and anticipate future regulatory developments
- Experience in agriculture, agricultural machinery, crop protection, spraying systems, or precision agriculture
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for agricultural equipment and technologies
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance across multiple countries or international markets
- Experience improving regulatory processes, compliance workflows, or technical documentation
- Experience collaborating with external laboratories, certification bodies, or testing organizations
- Familiarity with regulatory management software, compliance databases, or technical documentation systems
- Additional language skills beyond English
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
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What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization
