Business Overview

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day

Job Purpose

To integrate into the R & D, Marketing and other business units for new and existing products so as to present the regulatory landscape, to communicate upcoming regulations and changes to existing regulations that affect MacDermid Enthone products, and to author Safety Data Sheets for U.S. products and Asia products. To designate transport classifications for new products, as well as packaging specifications for new packages in the MacDermid Enthone product line.

Job Responsibilities

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• Assign and maintain DOT/IATA/IMDG Shipping information to new and modified products, prepare shipping documents for hazardous materials, maintain central label database, advise external customers on DOT related issues\n
• Recommend packaging types/specification for UN certified containers when new packaging is to be introduced, as well as investigate packaging incident issues \n
• Author product SDSs that conform to global requirements\n
• Provide and maintain the correct labeling information for new and existing products.\n
• Responsible for DEA, DFARS, and ITAR regulations\n
• Investigate TSCA status of products and imported raw materials and complete all necessary paperwork to assure compliance\n
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions for Government and State Agencies\n
• Assess product compliance with all Dept. of Commerce regulations\n
• Respond to written and verbal technical requests and customer inquiries related to product compliance certifications such as RoHS, JIG and other regulations\n
• Coordinate with Export Dept. to classify International Tariff Commodity Codes for product and non-products, as well classify samples for international shipment to and from the U.S\n

Requirements & Qualifications

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• Stay up-to-date with European regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines related to chemicals, materials, and related industries of ESI \n
• Manage regulatory compliance projects, including the registration, notification, and submission of regulatory dossiers for product approvals and market access for ESI\n
• Provide expert regulatory advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including product development teams, manufacturing sites, and sales and marketing teams via the relevant product commercialization process like MFD, Global Formulation\xc2\xb4s or PEP\n
• Conduct thorough assessments of products and processes to identify potential regulatory risks and develop strategies to mitigate them within the MFD process\n
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle, from development to commercialization.\n
• Monitor changes in regulatory frameworks within the EU team, assess their impact on the company\'s products and operations, and proactively recommend necessary adjustments for the distinct business unit.\n
• Interface with regulatory authorities and industry associations to address inquiries, participate in consultations, and represent the company\'s interests in regulatory discussions.\n

Skills

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• IT literacy is essential; with experience using Word, Excel,\n
• PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook, SAP; JDE and SDS Authoring software (e.g Intelligent Authoring from Sphera ; ChemGES from Dr Software, WERC\xc2\xb4s from UL) and different internal and external data bases\n
• Experience in EU, Turkey and UK regulations (ie. REACh, GHS/CLP, RoHS, WEEE, PIC, PFAS)\n
• Safety data sheet and EU label requirements for whole Europe region including UK, Turkey and Swiss\n
• High level of communication skills.\n
• The ability to effectively present information both verbally and written to customers or regulatory agencies.\n
• This position requires strong prioritization, time management and troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate would have a strong attention to detail, a high level of integrity, professionalism, and able to communicate with internal and external customers and competent Authorities.\n
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in additional European languages like German, Polish, Czech or Hungarian is a plus\n

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Education

Supervisory Responsibilities

Guidance on Regulatory Scientist within the EU group

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation