Product Compliance Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Product Compliance Engineer to manage the certification process for electronic and software products. The role involves ensuring approvals are met, coordinating with external partners, and maintaining product documentation. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering and have 5-7 years of compliance experience. This full-time position requires strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of direct compliance experience in a product compliance approvals or certification role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing submissions for major international standards.
• Technical report writing; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire approvals lifecycle for assigned products.
• Ensure all test reports, submissions, and certificates are documented.
• Provide regular status updates on certification projects.

Skills

APQP

Six Sigma

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

CAD

Project Leadership

SolidWorks

Mechanical Engineering

Quality Management

Product Development

Catia

Manufacturing

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Jira

Job description

Product Compliance Engineer

Purpose of the Job – To execute the end-to-end certification process for a dedicated portfolio of the company\'s electronic and software products. To ensure and maintain the required approvals by managing technical submissions, coordinating with external test labs and homologation partners, and ensuring all product documentation meets stringent international standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire approvals lifecycles for assigned products from kick-off to certificate issuance.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Review and maintain the required Technical Construction Files according to statutory requirements for approval applications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for test labs and homologation partners; schedule required testing, provide technical clarification, and track progress.
• Prepare and submit formal applications for new products and maintenance updates to existing products, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all test reports, submissions, and certificates are meticulously documented and archived in the central company repository.
• Communicate system test results and failures to the engineering department, providing clear information to support design changes and improvements.
• Provide regular, clear status updates on certification projects to internal stakeholders including Program Management and R&D.
• Provide focused technical support for the approvals process, acting as a communication link between internal engineering and external testing bodies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of direct compliance experience in a product compliance approvals or certification role within an electronics / software R&D or Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing submissions for major international standards.
• Technical report writing; attention to detail is essential to the role.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of computer literacy – MS Office; experience in Jira would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the general approvals process and the structure of technical files.

Key Skills

APQP, Six Sigma, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, CAD, Project Leadership, SolidWorks, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Product Development, Catia, Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1