Product Compliance Engineer - Halesowen, United Kingdom - Starting Point Recruitment

Starting Point Recruitment

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Halesowen, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Starting Point Recruitment are looking for a Product Compliance Engineer to join one of Europe's leading manufacturers and suppliers of hot and cold dispense equipment.

Location:
Halesowen

Salary:
£36,000 to £42,000

Hours Of Work:
Mon - Thur 8:00am to 5:00pm Fri 8:00am to 1:00pm
**Main Responsilbilites and Tasks for a Product Compliance Engineer
**- Generate, review, and regularly maintain all product technical files, preparing and issuing declaration of conformities for new product development activity and for existing product ranges.

Product risk assessments
Generation and adherence to all relevant EHSRs
Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards and their impacts on the company's products.
Perform, and/or manage third parties when conducting compliance audits on new development and existing products.
Support sales teams on identification of applicable legislation in potential target markets.
Where required investigate global compliance market requirements, identify and investigate areas of unknown legislation, consult with specialist and provide guidance on best route to conformity to the business.
Respond to customer requests for compliance information.
Perform compliance assessments and provide compliance guidance on PCTO projects.
Interact with the supply chain and suppliers to source necessary compliance information for technical files.

Essential knowledge requirements

Understanding EU Directives / UK Statutory Instruments, and ability to identify which standards are applicable to show presumption of conformity.
Understanding of the following EU Directives
Machinery Directive
EMC Directive
ROHS Directive
Experience in CE and UKCA compliance
Experience of the REACH Regulation, SVHCs, SCIPs and being able to assess compliance.
Handson/practical experience with machinery
Knowledge of additional EU and UK Food safety legislation, materials in contact with food
Experience of working with reliable third party notified bodies/test facilities
Interpret technical documentation and clearly communicate requirements
Degree or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical engineering

**Experience/Knowledge - Desirable
**- Desire to learn & develop new skills and knowledge