Technical Compliance Engineer

Manpower Engineering are proud to be supporting a global Manufacturing company in their search for a TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE ENGINEER based near Hexham. Please see below details of this excellent opportunity and get in touch if you would like to discuss further. The Role: To assess existing machinery; whilst supporting the relevant Production Manager to ensure that machinery and equipment on site conforms with respect to their safety design and valid regulations. To propose necessary changes and upgrades required to ensure compliance of existing machinery. To support engineering activities for new installations to ensure compliance To be familiar with all necessary legislation and standards (CE/CA/PUWER etc) To establish and implement a plan for completing regular technical safety checks on the existing equipment on site. To conduct and support technical Risk and Conformity Assessments with the relevant Production Manager. To implement and follow up all required actions, working closely with the relevant Production Manager, Engineering Department, SHE Department and Project Team, and other departments as necessary.Requirements Must have minimum HND level education in engineering discipline or significant relevant experience in design, manufacturing, or maintenance. Should have successfully completed training in Work Equipment and Machinery Safety - PUWER, CE/CA marking and the Machinery Directive. Multi-disciplinary qualifications and experience would be advantageous.Skills Must have experience working in a manufacturing or similar engineering industry. Must be familiar with dealing with legislation and ACOP relating to machinery safety. Must have experience with risk assessments. Good standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and SAP software is advantageous but not essential (training will be given). Structured method of working, with good organisational skills. Able to work independently, as well as part of a team, utilising well developed communication skills. Motivated and self-driven to not only ensure compliance is achieved, but also to keep up to date with the relevant regulations and associated training. Thank you for taking your time to read and please get in touch to discuss further