Machinery Compliance Engineer: Technical Lead Path + 1 Day WFH

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Poynton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

33 days' holiday

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Compliance Engineer for a Cheshire-based role with hybrid working (site-based with 1 day WFH). You will drive machinery safety, perform risk assessments and manage CE/UKCA compliance across lifecycle of specialist equipment.

Reporting to the Machinery Compliance Manager, you will maintain technical files, coordinate testing and support design teams to integrate regulatory requirements. A background in manufacturing machinery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in machinery compliance, product safety or a relevant technical engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of machinery principles, safety requirements and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of CE/UKCA marking, machinery regulations, EMC and electrical safety.
• Background in food processing or packaging machinery would be well suited.
• Relevant Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Looking to develop technically and take on greater compliance responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery and engineering activities meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead machinery risk assessments and hazard analyses, embedding compliance into design and manufacturing.
• Maintain technical files, declarations of conformity and supporting compliance documentation.
• Advise on machinery safety, CE/UKCA marking, electrical safety, EMC and functional safety requirements.
• Coordinate external testing, certification and audits, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineering, manufacturing and operations teams

Skills

Machinery safety

Risk assessment

CE/UKCA marking

Technical documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Compliance Engineer for a Cheshire-based role with hybrid working (site-based with 1 day WFH). You will drive machinery safety, perform risk assessments and manage CE/UKCA compliance across lifecycle of specialist equipment.

Reporting to the Machinery Compliance Manager, you will maintain technical files, coordinate testing and support design teams to integrate regulatory requirements. A background in manufacturing machinery is preferred.