Job Summary: Kiwa Product Compliance is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to join our team and ensure our customers' products meet global radio frequency (RF) regulatory standards. In this leadership role, you will act as a technical expert, providing guidance and high-level support to both customers and internal teams. You will play a key role in shaping compliance strategies, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless project delivery. This role is based in Aylesbury, with hybrid working available. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification. Our company motto is 'we create trust'. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.
About the role:
- Lead RF Compliance Strategies – Develop and implement solutions to ensure compliance with global regulations.
- Provide Technical Expertise – Support customers, test houses, and labs in resolving complex regulatory and technical challenges.
- Manage Key Accounts – Act as the technical lead for customer accounts and country-specific compliance projects.
- Oversee Documentation & Testing – Review technical documents, conduct sample screenings, and maintain regulatory databases.
- Support KPC Technical Tables & Research – Assist in creating, maintaining, and managing technical tables and research projects.
- Monitor Industry Changes – Stay informed on evolving RF standards and drive updates to company policies.
- Drive Business Innovation – Support initiatives that enhance service delivery and technical excellence.
Line Management Responsibilities:
- Lead & Mentor the Technical Team – Provide guidance, set goals, and conduct performance reviews for team members.
- Optimize Team Productivity – Delegate tasks effectively and support team growth through training and development.
- Support Recruitment & Onboarding – Ensure a seamless hiring and integration process for new team members.
- Foster Collaboration – Encourage open communication and teamwork across departments, ensuring effective project delivery.
- Contribute to Strategy – Align compliance initiatives with business objectives and address challenges proactively.
Do you have what it takes?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field.
- Extensive technical and regulatory expertise across multiple countries and technologies (RFID, WWAN, BT, etc.).
- Proven experience in RF compliance with strong knowledge of global standards, regulations, and compliance processes (EU/FCC).
- Skilled in reviewing technical documents, interpreting drawings, and using test equipment.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Pro-active learning attitude regarding new technologies and industry trends.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
What can you expect from us in return?
- £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional leave and increased entitlement over time.
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working (minimum three days in the office).
- Enhanced family leave policies including maternity, adoption, shared parental leave with full pay, and paternity leave benefits.
- Milestone rewards such as sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers.
- Salary reviews, company bonus scheme, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance (4x salary), and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Access to 24/7 GP services, Cycle to Work Scheme, eye care vouchers, and a welcome pack with company-branded items.
At Kiwa, we operate based on our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged. We are committed to personal development, innovation, and creating a safer, more sustainable world. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, supporting flexibility and equal opportunities for all talent globally.
If you have questions about this role, please contact our Talent Team via email.