Technical Compliance Officer (Mechanical Design)

Technical Compliance Officer (Mechanical Design)

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience in product development and engineering compliance? Do you have a strong understanding of mechanical design standards, risk assessments, and UKCA/CE marking requirements? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in bespoke mechanical products and automation solutions, is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer to join their design team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring new and existing products meet relevant safety regulations, engineering standards, and statutory requirements before moving into manufacture. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical design background who has a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality and compliance. 

Technical Compliance Officer (Mechanical Design)
Permanent Position
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Stevenage 

Technical Compliance Officer (Mechanical Design)
Job Description
• Review mechanical design concepts, 3D CAD models, and 2D engineering drawings to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Ensure products and mechanical assemblies meet applicable UK and international safety requirements, including machinery safety regulations and UKCA/CE marking
• Lead design risk assessments, including DFMEA and HAZOP activities, to identify and address potential safety and functional issues
• Compile and maintain technical files, including structural calculations, material certifications, and user documentation
• Prepare Declarations of Conformity and Declarations of Incorporation for relevant mechanical products and assemblies
• Audit engineering drawings, design documentation, engineering change notes, and document control processes
• Monitor changes to relevant engineering standards and advise design teams on compliance requirements
• Liaise with external test houses, inspectors, and certification bodies to support product testing and validation
• Identify compliance gaps and implement improvements to engineering processes and product approval procedures

Technical Compliance Officer (Mechanical Design)
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a mechanical design or product development environment
• Experience reviewing mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Understanding of UKCA/CE marking, machinery safety regulations, and engineering compliance requirements
• Experience compiling technical files, interpreting standards, and resolving non-conformances
• Knowledge of risk assessment methods, ideally including DFMEA and HAZOP
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around technical documentation, drawing standards, and revision control
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge designs constructively and work closely with engineering teams
• Experience with 3D CAD software would be advantageous

Desirable Experience
• Formal training or qualifications in CE/UKCA marking and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of ISO 12100, EN (phone number removed), ISO 9001, and relevant engineering drawing standards
• Experience working with external testing laboratories, third-party inspectors, or certification bodies

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