JUNIOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Silgan Dispensing Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Summary
We are currently seeking a Junior Product Compliance Engineer to join our global Product Compliance Team, composed of four professionals and operating within the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department. This role will support regulatory, safety, and sustainability initiatives across international markets, with a focus on products manufactured for the cosmetics, beauty, fragrance, and personal care industries.
The Junior Product Compliance Engineer will ensure that products manufactured and commercialized by Silgan Dispensing Systems comply with applicable regulatory, chemical safety, sustainability, and customer-specific requirements worldwide.
The Junior Product Compliance Engineer supports global product compliance activities throughout the product lifecycle, helping to ensure that products manufactured and commercialized by Silgan Dispensing Systems meet applicable regulatory, chemical safety, sustainability, and customer-specific requirements worldwide.
In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers, regulatory experts, and international stakeholders across different regions, supporting compliance initiatives in a global business environment.
Job Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
- Evaluate products and raw materials against applicable international regulations and customer requirements.
- Assess supplier documentation and chemical composition data to verify compliance.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of product compliance documentation, declarations, technical files, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on existing and future products.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential compliance risks affecting the product portfolio.
Customer & Supplier Support
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product composition, regulatory compliance, material safety, and sustainability requirements.
- Coordinate and manage regulatory requests from customers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to obtain, review, and maintain compliance data and supporting documentation.
- Act as a key compliance contact for internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
Sustainability & Product Stewardship
- Support initiatives related to sustainable sourcing, recyclability, circular economy, and environmental compliance.
- Contribute to product stewardship activities and sustainability-driven projects.
- Assist in evaluating materials against current and emerging sustainability requirements.
Process Improvement
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of product compliance systems and databases.
- Analyze compliance processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and data quality.
- Promote best practices and help drive a proactive compliance culture across the organization.
Requirements & Skills
- Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field is required.
- Previous experience of 1-2 years in Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Compliance, or a similar role is preferred.
- Recent graduates holding a Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields will also be considered, even without prior professional experience.
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and previous experience in the same disciplines may also be considered.
Nice to have: familiarity with product and chemical regulatory requirements, including:
- EU regulations such as REACH, CLP, Cosmetics Regulation, and Food Contact Materials legislation.
- US regulations such as TSCA, FDA, EPA/state-level chemical programs, FIFRA, Proposition 65, and CPSC requirements.
- Similar international regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with GHS, Dangerous Goods classifications, HTS classifications, and other material classification schemes.
- Knowledge of emerging global regulatory topics related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) would be considered an advantage.
- Advanced/Fluent English proficiency is required. The role involves daily interaction with international stakeholders, participation in global meetings and projects, and the preparation of technical and regulatory documentation in English.
What We Offer
- A challenging global role within a world leader in dispensing and packaging solutions.
- A multinational, fast-paced industrial environment with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive onboarding, structured training plans, and ongoing learning opportunities. The successful candidate will be trained by an experienced colleague, who will provide dedicated support and expertise on both European and U.S. regulatory frameworks.
- Extensive exposure to the company's products and manufacturing processes through collaboration with various European and US plants. Occasional business travel opportunities.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities within an international organization.
- The role will be based in Romano d'Ezzelino (Vicenza), Italy, with a hybrid work arrangement.
- Compensation & Benefits: Initial apprenticeship contract (Apprendistato), annual gross salary between €25.000 and €35.000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus meal vouchers and additional benefits in accordance with local company policies.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.