Product Compliance Engineer (1391)
South Darenth, Kent
Electronics Engineering » Certification
Competitive salary
Part time / Permanent
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Product Compliance Engineer
Purpose of Role
Purpose of Role
- This position requires the applicant to support the positive approach to managing and enhancing the compliance of business products, services and processes.
- Applying automotive and compliance tools, processes and working practices to ensure the business and its diverse customers' product compliance expectations are satisfied and continually improved.
- This role will require a candidate with a proactive approach to support the business ideals and customer relations while enhancing the Engineering teams and efficiency.
- The base for this position will be at our new state of the art facility in Dartford and may require occasional travel to support manufacturing partners.
- Support any changes impacting certification, homologation (type approval) and conformity of production
- Support product and project teams with new certifications such as type approvals, type approval extensions, regulation revisions and cessation of production.
- Support internal stakeholders with product conformity to global market access legislation.
- Support the Quality Assurance function in undertaking Conformity of Production (CoP) requirements throughout the supply chain.
- Support the organisation in raising competencies and awareness of the product compliance processes both internally and externally.
- Train and engage internal stakeholders in current or new product compliance topics and translate upcoming legislation into internal compliance requirements and management system updates.
- Coordinate with supply chain on product compliance requirements regarding EMC, product sustainability, general product safety or other product compliance requirements to legislation.
- Collect and report on product documentation regarding the substances of concern, for product sustainability regulations such as RoHS, REACH, POP, PFAS, TSCA and other future legislation.
- Support with internal, customer or other external requests regarding product compliance topics.
- Liaise with test services and external compliance partners where required for product compliance.
- Provide support and cover to other roles within the Quality Assurance team as required throughout the year
- Stay up to date with current and future product compliance legislation applicable to the product portfolio and sales regions through horizon scanning.
- Environmental: Responsible for reducing our environmental impact through sustainable practices across all departments and contribute to those efforts. Developing and implementing sustainability policies and strategies and manage waste reduction programs.
- Relevant further education and/or apprenticeship to a minimum of National Diploma level in an allied engineering discipline.
- A minimum of three years' relevant industry experience is preferred.
- Experience working within the automotive supply chain (Prime, Tier 1 or OEM), or within a related/allied industry, is highly desirable.
- Existing experience in certification, homologation or other product compliance areas, such as CE, UKCA, RoHS and REACH, is highly desirable.
- Experience in moderation or other community management activities would be advantageous.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Sound decision-making skills, including the ability to make effective decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail in planning, execution and follow-through.
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals and objectives.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours when reasonably required.