Job Description

Product Compliance Manager

The Product Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all company products meet the necessary regulatory, functional safety, and market-specific compliance requirements.


This includes overseeing CE marking, US FCC self-declarations, UL file maintenance, Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) approvals, functional safety submissions to IEC 61508, PTCRB certification, and other relevant external approvals.


The role requires close collaboration with engineering, product development and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance from concept through to market release.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage the CE marking process, including EU Declarations of Conformity for RED, EMC, and CRA directives Lead and compile functional safety cases in accordance with IEC 61508 standards Oversee self-declaration processes to the US FCC for applicable products Maintain and manage UL certification files for US markets Coordinate with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) for product approvals Manage PTCRB and other national approvals for cellular devices Liaise with external certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and approval authorities Assist with the maintenance and compilation of documentation, technical files, and declaration archives Support internal teams with compliance requirements during product design and development Provide compliance training and awareness across the organisation Develop and improve compliance-related procedures, processes, and checklists Monitor changes in international compliance standards and update stakeholders accordingly Other ad hoc duties as and when required

Internal & External Relationships:

Engineering & Product Development

provide compliance guidance and review design documentation and process

Quality Assurance

support quality systems and ensure compliance is integrated into production processes

External Certification Bodies & Regulatory Authorities

maintain professional relationships for audits, approvals, and submissions

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of CE marking requirements and EU directives (RED, EMC, CRA) Familiarity with US FCC compliance, UL certification, and PTCRB requirements. Functional safety (IEC 61508) Strong grasp of compliance documentation and regulatory submission processes Awareness of international compliance frameworks and trends Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline Ability to interpret complex regulatory standards and apply them pragmatically Excellent organisational and project management skills Strong communication skills for internal and external liaison Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Demonstrated experience in compliance management within engineering, electronics, or similar regulated industries Hands-on experience with certification for European and US markets Previous responsibility for managing compliance files and declarations Degree level education

Benefits:

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays New flexible holiday scheme Bupa Healthcare package Life Insurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay 5% Pension contributions Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme
Pay: 30,358.79-69,535.58 per year


Benefits:


Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Life insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:


Nottinghamshire, NG17 5ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):


How many years of work experience do you have with IEC 61508? Do you have a strong grasp of compliance documentation and regulatory submission processes? Do you have experience in Functional safety - IEC 61508 or 26262 or 60730? How many years of work experience do you have with Functional Safety? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of CE marking requirements and EU directives (RED, EMC, CRA)? Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
Work Location: In person