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Compliance / Regulatory Engineer - European Technical Centre
Location: Milton Keynes
The Company:
With over 60 years of innovation and expertise, my client is a global market leader in pneumatics and automation technology. Established in Japan in 1959 with headquarters in Tokyo, my client has a global presence in 82 countries, 51 subsidiaries, and five global R&D centres.
The European Technical Centre (ETC) is located in Milton Keynes, within a purpose-built 14-acre production and R&D facility. ETC plays a vital role in supporting compliance efforts across Europe, ensuring products meet the latest European regulations.
As part of a global organisation, the ETC is focused on delivering innovative, future-proof solutions. From the soles on your shoes to the tarmac beneath them, from crisps to silicon chips, and from toothpicks to electric cars-our client supports industries that touch every aspect of life.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the European Technical Centre as a Compliance / Regulatory Engineer. The role involves researching product compliance, monitoring EU Directives and regulations, and working with UK Government websites to ensure adherence to legislative requirements.
This position requires collaboration with engineers across European subsidiaries and Japan, ensuring product documentation is complete, accurate, and legally compliant. The role also involves addressing technical customer queries and may include future training to become an internal auditor under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and interpreting EU Directives, regulations, and UK legislation.
- Writing detailed technical reports and maintaining accurate product documentation.
- Responding to technical queries from customers.
- Collaborating with internal teams across Europe and Japan.
- Potential future involvement in internal audits and compliance checks.
Requirements:
Essential:
- A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering, or a related field in law or sustainability.
- Experience in report writing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Competency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to travel occasionally within Europe.
- A curious mindset with a passion for learning.
Desirable:
- Experience with standards, regulations, and directives.
- Previous work in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with test houses or notified bodies.
- Internal auditor experience.
- Proficiency in European or Japanese languages.
If you meet most of the criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (dependent on skills and experience).
- Private medical insurance.
- Pension scheme.
- Access to a rewards and benefits portal, including retail discounts.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
Apply now and be part of a company that enables dreams to become reality! You can call Danielle on (phone number removed).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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