Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Bühler Gruppe; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead efforts in ensuring product compliance across multiple markets. This role involves developing regulatory plans, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with design teams to communicate critical compliance information. With a focus on safety standards and regulatory obligations, you will play a key role in optimizing internal processes and ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks. If you are passionate about compliance and eager to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 celebration day

Annual company bonus

Life insurance: 3x basic salary

Aegon Pension Plan

Canteen offering a variety of lunch options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bupa Health and Dental Cash Plan

Employee perks and discounts

Regular social, sports, leisure, and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering-related field.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments in the UK, EEA, and US.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet regulatory obligations and safety standards.
• Conduct and document risk assessments for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Machinery Directive

FDA Regulations

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO9001

EN 60204-1

Job description

As the Regulatory Compliance Engineer, you will report to the Head of Life Cycle Management and develop regulatory plans for our products. You will be responsible for regulatory compliance (analyzing and identifying all applicable directives, regulations, and legislation across multiple markets, including the EU, UK, and US) and the optimization of our machinery quality system procedures (developing our internal processes and ensuring the information is transferred to the relevant stakeholders). You will also interact with outside regulatory agencies and third-party accrediting bodies.

This is where you'll excel

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring our products meet all relevant regulatory obligations and safety standards.
• Conducting and documenting risk assessments in accordance with standard procedures and ensuring compliance documents are renewed before expiration.
• Leading efforts to enhance compliance-related internal processes and safety within R&D.
• Managing and maintaining technical documentation related to product compliance, including test reports and Declarations of Conformity.
• Collaborating with design engineers and other teams to transfer and communicate critical compliance information and requirements, and with other Buhler sites to align regulatory priorities and implement Buhler process standardization within the regulatory framework.
• Ensuring compliance-related activities align with regulatory requirements and are actionable.
• Ensuring compliance of Food Contact Materials with relevant EU food safety regulations and US FDA Code.
• Assisting with onsite certifications and visits related to HazLoc, ATEX, IECEx, and NRTL.

These are the skills you'll need

Required qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering-related field.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory environments in the UK, EEA, and US, with experience bringing products to market in compliance with CE, UKCA, ATEX, NRTL, and HazLoc standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Knowledge of the Machinery Directive and requirements for compliance documentation, including Declaration of Incorporation and Declaration of Conformity.
• Familiarity with SONCAP, EAC, EAC Ex & IECEx standards; ISO9001; and EN 60204-1.
• Proven ability to handle challenging situations and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels.

These are the desirable qualifications

Desirable qualifications:

• Hygienic design for the food industry.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Understanding of safety circuits, PL ratings, and relevant standards.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 celebration day
• Annual company bonus
• Life insurance: 3x basic salary
• Aegon Pension Plan
• Canteen offering a variety of lunch options
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bupa Health and Dental Cash Plan
• Employee perks and discounts (Telus)
• Give as you Earn
• Barnardo's Workplace Lottery
• Regular social, sports, leisure, and wellbeing events in a diverse and inclusive workplace

Remuneration: Between £50-65k (depending on skills and experience)

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Questions? We are happy to answer them!
Luna Cappati
Recruiting Partner

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