Mechanical Design & Product Compliance Engineer

Vector Recruitment Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd in Hitchin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer - Technical Compliance to ensure all electromechanical products meet regulatory standards and are supported by robust technical documentation.

You will join the engineering team, handling compliance activities throughout the lifecycle, including CE/UKCA, risk assessments and documentation control. A Mechanical/Mechatronics background with CAD skills will help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Requirements include HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Product Compliance, Technical Documentation, Technical Quality, or Certification is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Confidence working with engineers and stakeholders.
• Good organisational and document control skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product compliance and certification activities during the product lifecycle.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation and files.
• Assist CE Marking and UKCA compliance activities.
• Contribute to risk assessments and DFMEA activities.
• Review drawings and BOMs to ensure compliance.
• Support product certification programmes and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain product compliance records.
• Assist with engineering change control and documentation management.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineers to resolve compliance issues.
• Support continuous improvement of product compliance and quality systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Vector Recruitment Ltd in Hitchin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer - Technical Compliance to ensure all electromechanical products meet regulatory standards and are supported by robust technical documentation.

You will join the engineering team, handling compliance activities throughout the lifecycle, including CE/UKCA, risk assessments and documentation control. A Mechanical/Mechatronics background with CAD skills will help you succeed in this role.