Approvals Manager

Join our dynamic team as our Approvals Manager and play a pivotal role in sustaining the Ede site's operational excellence and growth. We are seeking an experienced and pro-active professional to ensure seamless compliance with International ISO and European CE legislation and standards, safeguarding our business continuity.

In this crucial position, you will oversee and validate site-specific certifications and product approvals, ensuring their effectiveness and longevity. You will be accountable for driving the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of both new and existing approval documents. If you're passionate about fostering industry-leading standards and contributing to continuous improvement, we invite you to be an integral part of our forward-thinking organization.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Strategic Compliance Leadership: Develop and implement a (strategic) plan to acquire necessary factory, product, and process approvals in alignment with Global Product Company goals, ensuring compliance with European (CE Directives) and International (ISO) legislation and standards.

Legislative Insight and Implementation: Expertly interpret applicable legislation to devise a tailored implementation strategy, encompassing all relevant products and ensuring adherence to applicable standards.

Quality Management : Design, implement, and sustain quality management procedures that meet legal requirements, including ATEX, IECEx, PED, and MID.

Approvals and Certifications: Obtain and manage the necessary approvals, declarations, and certifications for products and processes.

Policy Oversight: Lead the development, application, and revision of European Measurement Solutions policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation.

Customer Support: Provide guidance to both internal and external customers regarding European and International legislation and the associated standards and approvals.

Audit Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate external audits led by Notified Bodies (DNV, TÜV, NMi, CSA, DEKRA) and other professional agencies, ensuring thorough preparedness and compliance.

Training and Knowledge Expansion: Organize and oversee Approvals training sessions for employees across all departments, promoting knowledge growth within the Ede site.

Collaborative Improvement: Work in partnership with other Measurement Solutions sites to align strategies, drive continuous improvements, and offer guidance and support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with Legal, Trade Compliance, and other regulatory teams to address agreements with Notified Bodies/Agencies, facilitate training, and resolve technical product inquiries.

Who You Are:

You follow through on commitments and make sure that others do the same, focusing on priorities and converting ideas into action. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You are as comfortable working independently as in a team, fostering collaboration and trust.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Business and technical fluency in English. Additionally having similar proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.
• Proven experience in quality-related functions, focusing on audits, approvals, regulations, and compliance, with proven experience working within a global business environment.
• Previous successful leadership of improvement and implementation projects.
• Willingness to travel both locally and regionally, with occasional global trips.
• Two appropriate references of previous employment and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• A strong commitment to quality and compliance standards, excellent organizational and business systems skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering field.

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. The salary range for this position (depending on experience and qualifications, etc.) is € 5.000 - € 6.250 gross base salary per month, plus 8% holiday allowance and an annual profit-sharing scheme. We provide a competitive pension plan, Employee Assistance Program, sponsorship of further education, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days leave per year.

Be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to making the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative environment and enjoy our opportunities and support for your career growth and development.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), onsite position at our Ede location (hybrid working is not available). With a preferred start date of October 1st 2025.

Work Authorization Sponsorship is potentially available for this position, however relocation support is not provided.

Please note that our European Talent Acquisition team is based in our Business Center in Cluj, Romania, so applicants will be contacted by telephone from a +40 telephone number for phone-screening prior to interview scheduling.