Vehicle Compliance Manager

Econ Engineering Ltd; Ripon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free On-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Job summary

Econ Engineering Ltd, the UK’s leading winter maintenance vehicle manufacturer, seeks a Quality / Homologation Manager to own vehicle approvals and Conformity of Production. Based at our Ripon facility, you will work with production, design, technical and sales teams to ensure compliance and drive quality improvements.

You will manage ISO 9001 activities, coordinate Vehicle Certification Agency interactions, and develop robust control plans to reduce defects, rework and warranty costs while

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, engineering compliance, vehicle engineering or a similar field.
• Ability to understand and apply technical, regulatory and procedural requirements.
• A methodical approach and close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational, document-control and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience of vehicle type approval, Conformity of Production or ISO 9001 would be particularly valuable, but it is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide shop-floor supervisors with advice and assistance on vehicle compliance.
• Maintain Conformity of Production processes and control plans to ensure vehicles continue to meet approval requirements.
• Prepare and manage approval applications, extensions, technical documentation and Certificates of Conformity to ensure vehicles are compliant.
• Oversee the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and maintain through internal auditing, document control and non-conformance management.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Vehicle Certification Agency, coordinating on-site inspections and testing.
• Advise during new product development and vehicle performance testing.
• Support sales by conducting vehicle specification reviews to help ensure vehicles are suitable, compliant and compatible with our equipment.
• Manage logistics of vehicle completions and dispatches.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Vehicle engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Cross-departmental coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Information

Econ Engineering is the UK’s largest winter maintenance vehicle manufacturer, supplying 8 in 10 gritters in the country. With 55 years of expertise, we are a leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality vehicles that keep roads safe throughout the winter months.

Introduction to the role

We are looking for a Quality / Homologation Manager to take ownership of key vehicle approval, Conformity of Production and quality management activities. This is a varied position combining detailed technical compliance work with practical involvement in manufacturing, problem-solving and process improvement.

This is primarily an office-based position at our manufacturing facility in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with regular involvement on the factory floor. You will work closely with production, design, technical and sales colleagues, as well as communicating directly with the Vehicle Certification Agency.

This is a varied role for someone who is comfortable combining detailed compliance work with practical problem-solving. Alongside maintaining approvals and completing essential production documentation, you will help improve the processes that reduce defects, rework and warranty costs.

Why the role matters

Our vehicles must be correctly approved and built in accordance with the applicable regulatory and internal requirements. This position helps ensure that approvals remain current, production controls are effective and the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance is properly maintained.

The role also has a wider impact on the performance of the business. By identifying defects, strengthening control plans, carrying out audits and coordinating improvement actions, you will help prevent problems rather than simply dealing with them after they occur.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide shop-floor supervisors with advice and assistance on vehicle compliance.
• Maintain Conformity of Production processes and control plans to ensure vehicles continue to meet approval requirements.
• Prepare and manage approval applications, extensions, technical documentation and Certificates of Conformity to ensure vehicles are compliant.
• Oversee the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and maintain through internal auditing, document control and non-conformance management.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Vehicle Certification Agency, coordinating on-site inspections and testing.
• Advise during new product development and vehicle performance testing.
• Support sales by conducting vehicle specification reviews to help ensure vehicles are suitable, compliant and compatible with our equipment.
• Manage logistics of vehicle completions and dispatches.

Skills, Experience And Qualities Required

An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in quality, engineering compliance, vehicle engineering or a similar field.
• The ability to understand and apply technical, regulatory and procedural requirements.
• A methodical approach and close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational, document-control and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience of vehicle type approval, Conformity of Production or ISO 9001 would be particularly valuable, but it is not essential.

We recognise that vehicle approval is a specialist area. Candidates with relevant experience in quality, engineering or technical compliance will be considered, and training in our vehicle approval and Conformity of Production processes will be provided.

What We Offer

Pay – Competitive, with starting salary reflecting relevant experience and the level of training required for the role.

• Company pension
• Free On-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Full Time Hours – 38 Hours Per Week

• – Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm
• – Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm
• – One hour lunch break each day

What Will Make You Successful

You will be comfortable working with detailed technical information while also taking a practical approach to solving problems. You will be organised, confident working across different departments and willing to take ownership of compliance issues through to resolution. This role would suit someone who wants varied work, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to influence vehicle compliance, safety and quality.