Compliance Engineer

Compliance Engineer | Colchester | £29,000 - £35,000 | 25 days holiday + bank holidays

The Opportunity

Help ensure innovative electronics products meet global safety and regulatory standards.

We are looking for a Compliance Engineer to join an established, engineering-led company specialising in precision electronics and test & measurement systems used worldwide. This is a hands-on opportunity to work closely with engineering, design, and test teams, supporting product compliance activities across the full product lifecycle.

Initially supporting the Compliance Manager, you'll develop the skills and experience to independently carry out compliance assessments, testing, and certification activities within a specialist technical environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured technical work, problem-solving, and turning complex regulations into practical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Support product compliance activities across engineering and technical teams
Assess products against international safety and regulatory standards
Produce clear technical documentation and compliance reports
Compile Technical Construction Files (TCFs) for certification activities
Liaise with external certification bodies and testing laboratories
Support audits and ongoing product compliance requirements
Develop towards independently conducting compliance assessments and testing

Essential Skills & Experience

HNC or higher qualification in a STEM discipline OR 2+ years' experience in a compliance or technical engineering role
Strong written communication and technical reporting skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
Problem-solving mindset with a practical approach
Comfortable working with cross-functional engineering teams

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of CE marking, Machinery Directive, or Low Voltage Directive
Experience working with certification bodies or NRTLs
Exposure to regulated engineering or manufacturing environments

What's on Offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Life insurance and wellbeing support
Training, development, and further education support
Career progression within a growing engineering business

Apply Now

If you're a Compliance Engineer looking to build a career in product compliance within a technically advanced engineering environment, apply today.

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