Compliance Engineer

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Milton Keynes is looking for an Engineer to support product compliance research. This full-time, permanent role involves monitoring EU and UK regulations, ensuring product documentation is accurate, and collaborating with other engineers. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong report writing skills. Opportunities for internal audit training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to write detailed, technical reports.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Europe.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EU Directives and regulations for compliance.
• Ensure product documentation is up to date and legally sound.
• Collaborate with Engineers in other groups.
• Respond to technical queries from customers.
• Participate in internal audits under ISO standards if trained.

Skills

Report writing

Excellent verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Full time, Permanent Milton Keynes. Our client has a permanent vacancy for an Engineer supporting the research on product compliance. A major part of the role will include monitoring EU Directives and regulations, as well as the EU Official Journal and UK Government websites. The role is suitable for a candidate with great attention to detail, interested in manufacturing and European law, and with strong reporting skills. The position involves collaborating with Engineers in other groups to ensure that all legislative requirements are met and that product documentation is complete, up to date, and legally sound. There may be technical queries to respond to from customers. A future part of the role may include training to become an internal auditor, carrying out internal audits under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EU Directives and regulations, the EU Official Journal, and UK Government websites to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all legislative requirements are met and product documentation is complete, up to date, and legally sound.
• Respond to technical queries from customers.
• Collaborate with Engineers in other groups as part of a larger team.
• Potentially participate in internal audits under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (training provided).

Qualifications

• Experience in report writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related field in law or sustainability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write detailed, technical reports and communicate clearly.
• Ability to occasionally travel to Europe.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn and study.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Previous involvement with standards, regulations, directives, etc.
• Experience working in a manufacturing company.
• Cooperation with test houses or notified bodies.
• Internal auditor experience.

How to apply

Due to the large number of responses, we may not be able to respond to every application immediately. If your skills and experience are a match for this role, or any other vacancy, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles, please do so.