Product Compliance Engineer – EU Drinking Water Directive

Fortune Brands Innovations; Westerham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Product Compliance Engineer focused on the EU Drinking Water Directive. This position involves ensuring compliance for EMEAA Water products, collaborating with design teams, and driving excellence across the product portfolio. With competitive benefits and a supportive culture, this role promises growth and a meaningful impact in product compliance as you guide the company toward meeting regulatory standards.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Assurance & Pension Plan

Flexible Working Model

Free Parking

Employee Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering/product compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret product design drawings.
• Confident knowledge of product compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise on the EU Drinking Water Directive.
• Review wetted parts information for compliance.
• Coordinate third-party testing and certification activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Product Compliance Engineer – EU Drinking Water Directive – Ensure Excellence Across EMEAA Water Brands

We are seeking a knowledgeable and driven Product Compliance Engineer – EU Drinking Water Directive to join our EMEAA Compliance & Test team on a Fixed-Term Contract until February 2027. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring all EMEAA Water products meet the requirements of the upcoming EU Drinking Water Directive. You will collaborate closely with design teams, suppliers, and certification bodies, becoming the subject matter expert and driving compliance excellence across our product portfolio.

What You Will Be Responsible For:
• Develop and maintain in-depth expertise on the EU Drinking Water Directive and its implementing acts.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure up-to-date knowledge is shared with stakeholders.
• Communicate requirements to key stakeholders, suppliers, and design teams, providing guidance and training where needed.
• Review wetted parts information from design teams and suppliers, ensuring compliance and identifying necessary changes.
• Work with raw material manufacturers to obtain compliance information and documentation.
• Compile wetted parts information for third-party submissions, including risk grouping and supporting documentation.
• Arrange and coordinate third-party testing, evaluation, and certification—including completing applications, obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders, and managing queries.
• Calculate and track costs related to testing and certification activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, QA, and SQA teams to ensure compliant materials are used and evidence is obtained and maintained.
• Work with certifiers and suppliers to arrange and participate in factory audits as required.
• Prepare EU Declarations of Conformity and determine product marking requirements.
• Raise and progress engineering change requests for product markings, collaborating across teams to implement them effectively.

What You Are Already Great At:
• A degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering/product compliance, including European water approvals and legislation review.
• Ability to read and interpret product design drawings and technical documentation, with strong materials knowledge.
• Confident knowledge of product compliance regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to present and translate technical data into decision-ready insights.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies, with a proactive, independent mindset.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
• Experience working with European product compliance or water approvals processes.
• Familiarity with materials risk grouping and related compliance methodologies.
• Experience in managing compliance documentation, including Declarations of Conformity.

Our Core Competencies:

We value individuals who:
• Cultivate Innovation – Stay curious and challenge the status quo.
• Actively Learn – Embrace opportunities for growth and development.
• Collaborate – Share knowledge and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Plan and Align – Drive purposeful, goal-oriented work.

As a Professional, You Also:
• Drive Results – Deliver excellence and take ownership of your work.
• Ensure Accountability – Maintain high standards and champion compliance.

Why Work With Us?

At Fortune Brands, we work together, think big, and learn fast. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, lead with creativity, and shape experiences that leave a lasting impression on our clients. Our values go beyond buzzwords—they guide everything we do.

The Benefits:
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure
• Health & Wellbeing Programme + Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Model
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High Street Reward Scheme
• Eye Care Support for Frequent Screen Users
• Refer a Friend Programme
• Free Parking
• Employee Recognition Programme

Our Hiring Process:
• You’ll be contacted by our resourcing team for an initial conversation.
• You’ll be invited to our site for an engaging 1 or 2-stage interview process.
• We’ll give you full clarity on what to expect—so you can truly shine.
• If successful, we’ll confirm your start date and welcome you to your House of Rohl journey.
• If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

If you are passionate about product compliance, excited by challenge, and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to shape the future of product compliance at Fortune Brands.