Compliance Engineer

Chiltern Park Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Sports & social club

Excellent technical training

Clear career progression

International career opportunities

Job summary

Unknown is recruiting a Compliance Engineer in Milton Keynes to develop specialist knowledge and build a long-term career in regulatory compliance. The role offers training, progression, and exposure to international R&D and manufacturing operations.

You will monitor European regulations, support CE marking, and work with teams across Europe and Japan to ensure products meet UK/EU standards. Training will be provided for non-experts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate-level candidates or up to two years' experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor European regulations, directives and technical standards.
• Support product compliance and CE marking activities.
• Monitor EMC, ATEX, RoHS, LVD and REACH requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes to EU and UK legislation.
• Produce and update technical compliance documentation and reports.
• Respond to technical and regulatory queries.
• Work closely with engineering teams across Europe and Japan.
• Assist internal auditing activities, with training provided.
• Help ensure new and existing products meet relevant legislative requirements.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Interest in product compliance

Ability to produce technical reports

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic)

Job description

Are you an Engineering graduate or early-career Engineer looking for an opportunity where you can develop specialist technical knowledge and build a long-term career?

We are working with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a Compliance Engineer to join its European Technical Centre in Milton Keynes.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Office Based | Excellent Training & Career Progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or Engineer with up to two years' experience who enjoys technical problem solving, research and working with engineering standards. You do not need to be a compliance expert already, as full training will be provided.

Working within an established technical team, you'll help ensure engineering products meet the latest UK and European regulatory requirements, while gaining exposure to international R&D and manufacturing operations.

The Role

As Compliance Engineer, you will:

• Research and monitor European regulations, directives and technical standards
• Support product compliance and CE marking activities
• Monitor requirements including EMC, ATEX, RoHS, LVD and REACH
• Keep up to date with changes to EU and UK legislation
• Produce and update technical compliance documentation and reports
• Respond to technical and regulatory queries
• Work closely with engineering teams across Europe and Japan
• Support internal auditing activities, with training provided
• Help ensure new and existing products meet relevant legislative requirements

What We’re Looking For

You will ideally have:

• A Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Graduate-level candidates and Engineers with up to two years' experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence producing technical documentation or reports
• An interest in product compliance, engineering standards and legislation

Any previous understanding of CE marking, EU regulations, technical standards, compliance or internal auditing would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Experience within electronics, automation, manufacturing or another technical product environment would also be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Sports & social club
• Excellent technical training
• Clear career progression
• International career opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a specialist career within a global engineering organisation known for its focus on innovation, quality and sustainability.

Applicants must be fully eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and be willing to travel occasionally within Europe.