Technical Author & Compliance Officer

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Profit-Related Bonus

A design-led British manufacturer of premium audio products is seeking a Technical Author & Compliance Officer to join its R&D team.

The Role

You will produce and maintain technical documentation across the product lifecycle while ensuring full compliance with UK and international regulations. Working closely with mechanical, electronic and production engineers, you will ensure products are accurately documented and ready for market release.

Key Responsibilities

Create user, service and manufacturing documentation

Maintain document control and technical files

Manage CE and UKCA marking requirements

Ensure compliance with EMC, RoHS and WEEE regulations

Liaise with external test houses and certification bodies

Support product testing and audit readiness

Requirements

Experience in technical authoring and/or product compliance within engineering or manufacturing

Knowledge of CE/UKCA frameworks and Declarations of Conformity

Ability to interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 1 extra per year of service

Free on-site breakfast and lunch

NEST pension scheme

Annual profit-related bonus

Large open-plan office environment

An excellent opportunity to combine technical documentation and compliance within a collaborative engineering business