Product Regulation Coordinator

Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Product Regulation Coordinator in our LM Quality Assurance & Product Regulation Division.

About the role:
As a Product Regulation Coordinator, you will continuously monitor European and local product regulatory trends and act as the primary liaison with external authorities and industry organizations to ensure agile compliance capabilities across the Yamaha Motor European headquarters. You will track developments in European product-related legislation, develop regulatory interpretations, and lead coordination with internal stakeholders to establish flexible response frameworks that enable functional teams to comply appropriately. You will clarify the company’s position on new or revised product regulations and conduct stakeholder alignment and advocacy with external organizations as needed. You will maintain ongoing communication with global headquarters, European offices, and regional branches to ensure effective governance structures that support continuous compliance with evolving product regulations.

Your responsibilities:

• Framework Development: Build flexible compliance frameworks to ensure all European products and company governance meet evolving EU and domestic regulations.
• External Relations: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with authorities and industry bodies to stay ahead of regulatory trends for existing and new products.
• Advocacy & Influence: Represent company interests by providing feedback on draft legislation and industry-wide policy stances.
• Policy & Strategy: Coordinate policies and procedures with Japan HQ and internal business units for compliance with product laws. This includes identifying the impact of legislation and proposed legislation on products and systems and defining countermeasures.
• Knowledge Sharing: Keep stakeholders informed on regulatory trends; provide data-driven insights to leadership when large investments or structural changes are required.
• Headquarters Coordination: Collaborate with the Japan HQ and European departments to manage the regional compliance plan and lead task forces as needed.
• Standardization: Establish and maintain unified product regulation guidelines across Yamaha Motor Europe and Japan HQ to ensure consistent operations and awareness.

What do you bring?

• Minimum 5 years in Product Development and/or Regulation Homologation
• Experience in new regulation such as electrical technology, communication technology and/or EPR is desirable
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering
• Deep understanding of product design and operational compliance with relevant laws
• Experience as a national expert in IEC, ISO, CEN/CLC and/or related laws or a background in government relations
• Functional knowledge in New Product Development
• A team player with the ability to analyse regulatory trends calmly and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to work within global teams and focus on the “big picture” alongside technical details
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external partners
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Proficiency in Dutch or other European language is a distinct advantage.

About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and keep developing new solutions as a trusted company in response to new regulation trends. You are a humble team player, willing to learn and not afraid to face challenges. Highly attuned to trends in global policies and regulations. Professionalism lies close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment
• We offer a hybrid way of working, including working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please
• 13th-month payment and participation in our Bonus Program
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount on Yamaha products
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license
• Free fruit is available in our office
• Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events