Job description
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our outstanding client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit a on a Compliance & Product Development Engineer permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
Ensure that all products distributed within the UK market comply with applicable European and UK technical standards and statutory requirements.
Complete regular product compliance audits to ensure continued adherence to regulatory and technical requirements.
Ensure the client adheres to recognised technical best practice, relevant industry codes of practice, and establish compliance protocols.
Provide technical support to the procurement process to ensure the client procures components that are fully certified in accordance with applicable European regulations and UK/European standards.
Represent the client on industry technical matters in discussions with trade bodies and other organisations.
Maintain a good working relationship with technical authorities, approvals bodies and base vehicle suppliers including Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), European Approval Authorities and chassis OEM manufacturers.
Own and maintain the technical data management process to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Register a Vehicle (RaV) process.
Assist the Customer Care Team with technical queries as required.
Support in the product management and design process of client products to fulfil the requirements of the end customer whilst ensuring product compliance.
Provide design and technical support for legacy and new UK market products.
Work in a safe manner by driving positive behaviour and leading by example with regards to the client health and safety policies
Carry out any other duties not listed above as may reasonably be expected
All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required. They also have a responsibility to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of employees.
This list of responsibilities is not a definitive list and is subject to change as the business needs deem necessary.
About You
Educated to Degree level in a technical discipline, e.g. Mechanical Engineering or similar
Full UK Driving Licence
Extensive experience delivering technical solutions in a manufacturing environment
Experience of working and complying with technical industry standards.
Design experience in the use of a 3D CAD and PDM package
Experience gained in an Automotive or Transport related environment or similar.
Conducted and participated in technical audits.
Experience using Autodesk Inventor & Vault.
Experience within consumer product design.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret technical information.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to build up collaborative working relationships (both externally and internally)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to write technical reports
The Rewards and the Benefits
Salary: 50k depending on experience
Working week – 38 hrs Monday to Thursday 7 to 5 with 30 mins unpaid lunch break
Holidays: 6.6 weeks (equates to 26.5 days including BHs for a 4-day working week)
Pension: (auto enrolment at 3 months 3% ER and 5% EE) moving to 10% ER and 5% EE following confirmation of successful probation (6months).