Product Safety & Compliance Professional Maassluis • Lely

What is your role?
Do you want to contribute to the safety of robots and other innovative products in dairy farming? Do you enjoy translating legislation and regulations into practical advice and support for stakeholders such as Business teams, Product Development, and third-party suppliers? Are you the one who takes action when safety risks are unacceptable to you? And do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues across all levels of the organisation in an international environment? Then this is your role!

As a Product Safety & Compliance Professional, your main goal is to help ensure our products meet international product safety regulations, particularly in the area of machinery safety. You will act as an expert advisor to various internal stakeholders and guide them in developing safe and compliant products. You know how to strike the right balance between technical feasibility and regulatory safety measures. Together with your colleagues within the Product Safety & Compliance team — each with their own area of expertise (e.g. occupational, chemical or electrical safety) — you will work on product development projects and market entries around the globe.

You will conduct research, define legal frameworks, and advise stakeholders on applicable requirements. You will also assess whether products or solutions comply with relevant regulations. In this position, you report to the Manager Product Safety & Compliance.

Main responsibilities:

• Research and interpret product legislation and standards for new developments and international markets (e.g. China).
• Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders across departments such as R&D, Sales, Production and Technical Support.
• Evaluate new or revised product standards and ensure necessary changes are implemented.
• Assess third-party suppliers on their ability to comply with product safety legislation.
• Review technical documentation such as nameplates, test reports, and manuals.
• Prepare product files for internal or external certification approval.
• Support market-related questions on product safety and contribute to the development of international standards.
• Develop and deliver training on product legislation and safety compliance.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts to align on international legislation and regulations.

What is your role?
Do you want to help ensure the safety of robots and other innovative products for the dairy farming industry? Are you skilled at translating regulations into practical advice and support for stakeholders such as Business teams, Product Development, and third-party suppliers? Do you take action when safety risks are unacceptable? And do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues across all levels of the organisation in an international environment? Then this is your job!

As a Product Safety & Compliance Professional, your mission is to help guarantee safe products in the market. You act as an expert in product legislation — primarily machine safety — supporting stakeholders to ensure Lely products comply with relevant international regulations.

You create a balance between safety measures and practical usability. You build strong relationships with internal teams and foster ownership for Safety & Compliance. You work closely with fellow experts in fields such as occupational safety, chemical safety, and electrical safety. You may be involved in new product development or supporting product launches in new countries. You dive into research, define legal boundaries, and advise stakeholders with confidence. In this role, you also assess whether products or solutions comply with applicable product safety legislation. You report to the Manager Product Safety & Compliance.

Main responsibilities:

• Research and interpret product legislation and standards, including those in emerging markets (e.g. China).
• Translate product legislation into practical advice for internal stakeholders.
• Support stakeholders (including R&D, Sales, Production and Technical Support) with product safety throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate new or revised product standards and coordinate necessary adaptations.
• Assess third-party suppliers on their ability to comply with regulations.
• Review technical documentation such as labels, test reports, and manuals.
• Compile technical files for approval by the Manager Product Safety & Compliance or for external certification.
• Respond to safety questions from the market and help shape international product standards.
• Develop and deliver internal training on product legislation.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts for alignment on legal requirements.

What is your experience?
You are structured, self-starting and proactive, with a talent for understanding complex topics quickly. You are precise, persuasive and know how to tailor your communication to different audiences.

You also bring:

• A bachelor's degree (HBO) in a technical field such as mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in machine safety; certifications such as CMSE, CECE or CEFS are a plus.
• Experience working in project-based environments and independently handling tasks.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• A critical mindset with the ability to convince and drive compliance at all levels of the organisation.

What do we offer?
To address the food challenge of 2050, it is vital to manage people, animals and the environment responsibly. At Lely, this means being a reliable long-term partner for our customers and passing on the planet to the next generation through sustainable product development. You can contribute to realising this ambition.

In addition:

• Flexibility in working hours and conditions.
• Excellent employment conditions.
• 40 days of holiday annually (27 vacation days and 13 ADV days).
• Room to innovate, experiment, and build within our own workshop.
• The best coffee you'll ever drink, freshly prepared by our in-house barista.
• Time for fun: foosball, volleyball and basketball courts on our campus.

Recruitment or consulting agency?
We appreciate your interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. While we understand your enthusiasm to introduce great candidates to an innovative company like Lely, we consider any unsolicited applications as direct applications.

Founded in 1948, Lely dedicates all its efforts to creating a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. With the cow at the center, the company develops high-quality robotics and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms.

For over 75 years, Lely has led the way in the sales and service of automated milking systems to successive generations of dairy farmers around the world. Every day, Lely inspires its employees to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the Lely Group operates in more than 40 countries with a global network of dedicated Lely Center locations for tailored sales and service. The company employs approximately 2,500 people worldwide.