CE Marking Compliance, Certification & Approvals Engineer / OUTSIDE IR35
About this Position:
Our client is seeking a Compliance, Certification and Approvals Engineer responsible for ensuring that products meet all relevant regulatory, safety and environmental standards for CE marking and other international certifications. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from design and development through to market release and maintenance, with a strong focus on EU and UK regulations and global market approvals.
Job Responsibilities:
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Lead the CE marking process for new and existing products, including conformity assessment, technical documentation and Declarations of Conformity.
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Interpret and apply relevant EU and UK Directives (e.g. Machinery, Marine Equipment, RoHS, Low Voltage, EMC, RED) and harmonised standards.
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Conduct product risk assessments and work with design teams to define and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure compliance.
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Coordinate and manage third-party testing and approvals with Notified Bodies, accredited laboratories and regulatory agencies.
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Develop, maintain and review technical files and other compliance documentation to ensure they are accurate, complete and audit-ready.
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Support global market approvals and certifications such as UL, FCC, CSA, UKCA and other regional schemes as required.
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Liaise closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to embed compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
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Monitor changes to legislation and international standards, assessing and communicating their impact to stakeholders.
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Provide compliance training, guidance and support to cross-functional teams.
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Support internal and external audits related to product compliance and certification.
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Drive continuous improvement in compliance, certification and documentation processes.
Experience Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics or a related engineering discipline.
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3–7 years’ experience in product compliance, certification or approvals engineering within a manufacturing or technology environment.
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Strong working knowledge of the CE marking process, EU/UK Directives and conformity assessment procedures.
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Experience of compliance testing, documentation control and liaison with Notified Bodies or certification agencies.
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Familiarity with relevant standards and frameworks such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, Lloyd’s Register rules, defence and marine standards (e.g. DEF STAN, IMO MARPOL, NA:2008 MOD, ANEP 77, BS EN standards) and product safety standards (EN, IEC, UL).
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Ideally, experience with marine, defence or industrial equipment certification.
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Strong project management, documentation, analytical and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to interpret regulatory texts and standards, manage multiple projects and work with diverse stakeholders to compile evidence and resolve issues