Senior Design Engineer (Compliance / DFM)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Car Allowance

Training

33 Days Holiday

Private Medical Healthcare

International Travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for a UK-based compliance and DFM consultancy in Macclesfield. You will examine machinery to ensure UKCA and CE compliance and work with prestigious clients across defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

The role offers a clear path to becoming a technical Compliance Engineer, extensive specialist training, international travel opportunities, a generous salary (£60,000-£65,000), company bonus, car allowance, and a structured

Qualifications

• Experience in DFM or bringing machinery to market.
• Desire to become a Compliance Engineer with training and qualifications.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machinery inspections and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance.
• Review and produce legal documentation.
• 40 hours per week with flexible shift pattern.

Skills

DFM

Job description

Senior Design Engineer (Compliance / DFM) (BBBH27114h) Macclesfield, England

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP65000 per annum + Company Bonus + Car Allowance + Training

Design Engineer (Compliance / DFM)

£60,000 - £65,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Car Allowance + 33 Days Holiday + Private Medical Healthcare + International Travel

Macclesfield

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in DFM or bringing machinery to market, looking to take the next step in your career and become a technical specialist within a highly regarded, internationally recognised consultancy specialising in machinery compliance and certification?

Are you looking for an autonomous, varied, and technically challenging position where you will receive comprehensive specialist training to become a fully qualified Compliance Engineer, working alongside industry experts and prestigious clients across a range of sectors, including defence and aerospace?

In this role, you will build on your existing engineering expertise as you develop specialist knowledge of machinery compliance, carrying out inspections, technical assessments, and design reviews across a diverse range of machinery. You will assess technical documentation, identify potential compliance issues, and advise clients on design modifications to ensure machinery meets relevant regulations and industry standards. The position also offers extensive opportunities for fully expensed travel across the UK and internationally, including the US, Japan, and Europe.

Established over 30 years ago, this internationally recognised consultancy has developed an outstanding reputation as a leading specialist in machinery compliance and certification, operating as a UK Approved Body for machinery. You will join a close-knit team of highly skilled Engineers within a collaborative and supportive environment, with ongoing investment in your training and professional development as you establish yourself as a technical authority within the industry.

This role would suit a Senior Design Engineer with experience in DFM or bringing machinery to market, looking to transition into a specialist compliance position where they can utilise their existing technical knowledge, gain recognised qualifications, and develop into an industry expert, whilst benefiting from an excellent remuneration package and opportunities for international travel.

The Role:

• Carry out machinery inspections and risk assessments
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance
• Review and produce legal documentation
• 40 hours a week, flexible shift pattern

The Person:

• Background in DFM
• Looking to progress into a Compliance Engineer position
• Comfortable travelling internationally

Reference Number: BBBH27114h

Engineer, Engineering, Safety, Design, Certification, Validation, Verification, Compliance, Machinery, Machine, Risk Assessment, Regulation, Audits, Mechanical, Electrical, Electric, UKCA, PUWER, Cheshire, Manchester, Macclesfield, CE, SPM, DFM

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.