Compliance Engineer

Tedd Engineering Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tedd Engineering Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Compliance Engineer to own regulatory and standards compliance across our product portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), Machinery Regulation, EN/IEC standards, and ISO-aligned processes.

The role will strengthen the company’s compliance framework, prepare for audits in more regulated sectors, and drive robust, auditable documentation across design, development and production teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance, regulatory, or standards roles within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial product compliance (safety, regulatory, or cyber).
• Experience applying standards and regulations in a practical setting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Strong documentation and audit preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities across applicable regulations and standards, including CRA, Machinery Regulation, EN/IEC standards.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical engineering and product requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changes in legislation and standards.
• Embed compliance into the product lifecycle, including design reviews, verification and validation processes, risk assessment.
• Work closely with electronics and embedded teams to ensure compliance is considered from concept stage.
• Develop and maintain technical files, compliance evidence, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audits where required.
• Conduct gap analysis against regulatory and standards requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement structured actions.
• Support the business in strengthening its compliance maturity and capability.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance-related matters.
• Liaise with external test houses, certification bodies, and advisors where required.
• Support engineering and leadership teams with compliance guidance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Standards compliance

Audit preparation

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Engineer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering. With over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge electronic control systems for heavy machinery, we have built an unrivalled reputation in the industry. Our innovative systems are trusted by leading brands, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.

The Compliance Engineer will take ownership of regulatory and standards compliance across Tedd Engineering’s product portfolio, ensuring alignment with key requirements including the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), Machinery Regulation, relevant EN standards, and ISO-aligned processes.

The role will also support the business in strengthening its compliance framework and preparing for engagement with more regulated sectors.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities across applicable regulations and standards, including: Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), Machinery Regulation, Relevant EN / IEC standards.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical engineering and product requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changes in legislation and standards.
• Embed compliance into the product lifecycle, including: Design reviews, Verification and validation processes, Risk assessment.
• Work closely with electronics and embedded teams to ensure compliance is considered from concept stage.
• Support development of robust, compliant design practices.
• Ensure technical documentation supports compliance and aligns with ISO 9001 processes.
• Develop and maintain technical files, compliance evidence, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audits where required.
• Conduct gap analysis against regulatory and standards requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement structured actions.
• Support the business in strengthening its compliance maturity and capability.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance-related matters.
• Liaise with external test houses, certification bodies, and advisors where required.
• Support engineering and leadership teams with compliance guidance.

Background and Experience

• Proven experience in compliance, regulatory, or standards roles within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial product compliance (safety, regulatory, or cyber).
• Experience applying standards and regulations in a practical setting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Strong documentation and audit preparation experience.

Desirable

• Experience with: Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) or product cyber security frameworks, Machinery Directive / Machinery Regulation, EN / IEC standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Exposure to more regulated sectors (e.g. defence, aerospace, or similar environments).

This is an office-based role due to the need for close interaction with engineering, testing and documentation teams. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role due to travel requirements.

Please note: This statement provides a general overview of the primary responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks. Responsibilities may evolve in response to changing business needs.