Product Compliance Audit & Process Expert m/f/d

Job Description

Join us at ZF Aftermarket as we strengthen our commitment to safe, compliant, and high‑quality products worldwide. As part of our Product Compliance – Packaging & Labelling team, you will play an essential role in shaping reliable processes and ensuring our portfolio meets the highest regulatory expectations. This position offers the chance to collaborate across global functions, influence compliance standards, and contribute directly to the trust customers place in our products every day.
If you are motivated by responsibility, enjoy working with complex requirements, and want to make a meaningful impact in an international environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our forward‑thinking team.

What you can look forward to as Product Compliance Audit & Process Expert m/f/d:

• Lead product compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry laws, regulations, and internal policies;
• Analyze policies, documentation, certificates, labeling, and product specifications; recommend updates to maintain regulatory alignment;
• Identify non‑compliant products, processes, or product groups and drive corrective actions through cross‑functional task forces;
• Conduct risk assessments, evaluate potential compliance issues, and propose mitigation strategies;
• Guide auditing teams, delegate tasks, evaluate performance, and provide continuous support;
• Prepare clear audit reports for internal and external stakeholders;
• Coordinate and participate in Product Compliance Review Boards; track action items and ensure timely execution;
• Stay current on regulatory changes and integrate new requirements into compliance procedures and audit plans.

Your Profile as Product Compliance Audit & Process Expert m/f/d:

• Master’s degree in Law (or related field) with proven experience in legal and/or compliance auditing;
• Strong background in product management or process auditing within a manufacturing environment;
• Solid understanding of industry product regulations; automotive and aftermarket (spare parts) knowledge is a strong asset;
• Expertise in auditing methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards;
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills with high attention to details;
• Experience in leading project teams and creating processes or training materials;
• Fluency in English, with the ability to prepare documentation, lead discussions, and communicate effectively with international stakeholders;
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). SAP proficiency, familiarity with compliance or risk management systems and databases awareness are an asset.

Why you should choose ZF in Warsaw/Wroclaw:

• Employment contract with a flexible hybrid/remote work model tailored to role and team needs;
• Opportunity to work in a global, cross‑functional environment with daily interaction across diverse internal teams;
• Access to private medical care through Medicover and life insurance on favorable terms;
• Broad selection of additional perks through the MyBenefit platform, including sports, wellness, travel, and cultural offerings;
• Supportive team culture built on clear communication, knowledge sharing, and constructive cooperation.