Design Engineer (Progression to Compliance Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Training

Progression

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Private medical healthcare

International travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer (progression to Compliance Engineer) in Macclesfield. The role offers £65,000–£68,000 plus a company bonus, training, progression, a car allowance, 33 days holiday, private medical healthcare and opportunities for international travel.

You will inspect machinery, assess risk, advise on regulatory compliance and review legal documentation. The position involves a typical 40-hour week with flexible shifts in a globally active consultancy.

Qualifications

• Role requires a Design Engineer with a background in bringing machinery to market.
• Wants someone aiming to progress into a Compliance-focused role.
• Must be comfortable with international travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machinery inspections and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance.
• Review and produce legal documentation.
• Work 40 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Skills

Design Engineer

Regulatory awareness

Travel readiness

Job description

Design Engineer (Progression to Compliance Engineer)

£65,000 – £68,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Car Allowance + 33 Days Holiday + Private Medical Healthcare + International Travel

Macclesfield

Are you a Design Engineer who has a background in bringing machinery to market looking to become a technical expert within a highly regarded industry leading consultancy that help SME’s and machine builders ensure their products are compliant?

Do you want an autonomous and specialised position, where you will hone in on a technical niche, receiving personalised training to enable your status as a certified Compliance Engineer?

In this role you will be working alongside the Design team, carrying out inspections and assessments on a diverse range of machinery. You will be responsible for reviewing documentation and designs, advising clients and suggest amendments for adherence to industry regulations, standards, and legislation. This role involves ample opportunity for travel including to the US, Japan, Europe, and across the UK.

Established over 30 years ago, this company is globally recognised and a UK Approved Body for machinery compliance and certification services. Due to growth and ongoing successes, they are looking for a specialist engineer to join their expert team and assist in providing premium services.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background of bringing machinery to market, looking to progress your career and become a technical expert in compliance, within a well‑established company providing a generous remuneration package, ongoing training, and travel opportunities.

The Role:

• Carry out machinery inspections and risk assessments
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance
• Review and produce legal documentation
• 40 hours a week, flexible shift pattern

The Person:

• Design Engineer
• Background in bringing Machinery to market
• Looking to progress into a Compliance focused position
• Comfortable travelling internationally

Reference Number: BBBH27114e

Engineer, Engineering, Safety, Design, Certification, Validation, Verification, Compliance, Machinery, Machine, Risk Assessment, Regulation, Audits, Mechanical, Electrical, Electric, UKCA, PUWER, Cheshire, Manchester, Macclesfield, CE, SPM, DFM

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.