Technical Manager - Chemical Regulations

Overview

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is hiring a Technical Manager within our Safety & Product Leadership team. This position supports the development and implementation of industry-wide product safety, regulatory, and compliance solutions through the management of AEM’s product technical committees and related standards development work, primarily focusing on chemical regulations.

• Monitor, analyze, and review chemical regulations, substance restrictions, and various material compliance and sustainability issues.
• Monitor external groups for new chemical regulations and compliance issues that may affect member companies and report findings to relevant committees.

• Initiate and administer member-led meetings to advance committee goals and objectives.
• Monitor, coordinate, and complete assigned actions resulting from technical committee meetings.

• Represent AEM and the non-road equipment industry with key external stakeholders.
• Work cross-collaboratively with other AEM departments to develop industry position papers, compliance guidance documents, and safety manuals.
• Administer the department’s data handling and management processes.
• Prepare responses in coordination with AEM’s member company regulatory and technical staff to issues affecting the industry.
• Maintain AEM’s website related to areas of expertise.

A successful candidate will hold a bachelor degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Public Policy, or a related science-based field and will have 2-5 years’ relevant experience in a technical or product support role in the equipment industry, preferably from an OEM or dealer. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:

• Advanced understanding of chemical regulations and their relevancy within the equipment manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to independently use good judgement while planning meetings and communicating with members.
• Firm understanding of mobile off-road equipment with strong technical acumen.
• Strong communicator and efficient facilitator of meetings.
• Understanding the implications of many different elements of product safety and compliance.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 15-25%.

AEM is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners in the global marketplace. In enabling growth together, AEM and its members build momentum for the equipment manufacturing industry and the markets it serves.

AEM offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) company match, life insurance, long-term disability, 18 PTO days during the first full calendar year, and 10 paid holidays. Our staff is enthusiastic and passionate about what they do, our office space is both modern and inviting and are involved in a variety of community services