Product Compliance Engineer

Vibrant Recruits Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking an experienced Product Compliance Engineer to ensure all products meet UK and international regulations. Responsibilities include managing compliance programs, reviewing technical documentation, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, 5–10 years in compliance, and a strong knowledge of UKCA/CE marking. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Ongoing professional development and funded training

Qualifications

• 5–10 years post-graduate experience in an engineering compliance environment.
• Proven process improvement and project coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products comply with applicable regulations including UKCA and CE marking requirements.
• Maintain and develop internal engineering compliance programmes.
• Produce, review and manage technical files and Declarations of Conformity.

Skills

Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

5–10 years post-graduate experience in engineering compliance

Essential knowledge of pressure systems and associated legislation

Strong working knowledge of UKCA / CE marking directives

Excellent communication and organisational ability

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Production, Chemical)

Job description

An established engineering and refrigeration business is seeking an experienced Product Compliance Engineer on a full-time permanent basis to take ownership of engineering compliance across the organisation.

This role is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining regulatory compliance programmes to ensure all products placed on the market meet UK and international legislative requirements. Working closely with engineering, product development, and project delivery teams, you will review technical documentation, provide regulatory guidance, and support conformity assessment across a diverse product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities as Product Compliance Engineer

• Ensure all products comply with applicable regulations including UKCA and CE marking requirements
• Maintain and develop internal engineering compliance programmes and procedures
• Produce, review and manage technical files, Declarations of Conformity and Declarations of Incorporation
• Work closely with engineering, design and project teams to ensure compliance from concept through delivery
• Identify, investigate and resolve product non-conformities, implementing corrective actions and engineering changes
• Research applicable regulatory standards and ensure their ongoing application
• Develop compliance strategies, risk assessments and standardised documentation templates
• Maintain the compliance database and regulatory approval records
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, notified bodies and regulators on product compliance matters

Key Skills & Experience as Product Compliance Engineer

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Production, Chemical or similar) or equivalent industry experience
• 5–10 years post-graduate experience within an engineering compliance or regulatory environment
• Essential knowledge of pressure systems, pressure vessels and associated legislation
• Advantageous experience in compressors, pumps or refrigeration systems
• Strong working knowledge of UKCA / CE marking and related directives including Machinery, Low Voltage, EMC, PED, ATEX and Ecodesign
• Awareness of PSSR, DSEAR and PUWER requirements is beneficial
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
• Proven process improvement and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• Additional language skills (Spanish, Mandarin or Italian) advantageous but not essential

Why Consider This Product Compliance Engineer Role?

• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Ongoing professional development and funded training

If you have strong regulatory and engineering compliance experience and are looking to make a meaningful impact within a technically focused business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity