Approvals Engineer

CE Marking Compliance, Certification & Approvals Engineer / OUTSIDE IR35 About this Position

Our client is seeking a Compliance, Certification and Approvals Engineer responsible for ensuring that products meet all relevant regulatory, safety and environmental standards for CE marking and other international certifications. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from design and development through to market release and maintenance, with a strong focus on EU and UK regulations and global market approvals.

• Lead the CE marking process for new and existing products, including conformity assessment, technical documentation and Declarations of Conformity.
• Interpret and apply relevant EU and UK Directives (e.g. Machinery, Marine Equipment, RoHS, Low Voltage, EMC, RED) and harmonised standards.
• Conduct product risk assessments and work with design teams to define and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage third‑party testing and approvals with Notified Bodies, accredited laboratories and regulatory agencies.
• Develop, maintain and review technical files and other compliance documentation to ensure they are accurate, complete and audit‑ready.
• Support global market approvals and certifications such as UL, FCC, CSA, UKCA and other regional schemes as required.

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