Technical Author & Compliance Officer
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Profit-Related Bonus
A design-led British manufacturer of premium audio products is seeking a Technical Author & Compliance Officer to join its R&D team.
The Role
You will produce and maintain technical documentation across the product lifecycle while ensuring full compliance with UK and international regulations. Working closely with mechanical, electronic and production engineers, you will ensure products are accurately documented and ready for market release.
Key Responsibilities
Create user, service and manufacturing documentation
Maintain document control and technical files
Manage CE and UKCA marking requirements
Ensure compliance with EMC, RoHS and WEEE regulations
Liaise with external test houses and certification bodies
Support product testing and audit readiness
Requirements
Experience in technical authoring and/or product compliance within engineering or manufacturing
Knowledge of CE/UKCA frameworks and Declarations of Conformity
Ability to interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Benefits
20 days annual leave + 1 extra per year of service
Free on-site breakfast and lunch
NEST pension scheme
Annual profit-related bonus
Large open-plan office environment
An excellent opportunity to combine technical documentation and compliance within a collaborative engineering business