Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Compliance Engineer to join our team in Colchester, United Kingdom. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the Role
We are seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to support the development and delivery of advanced inspection and test systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional to play a key role in ensuring our products meet global regulatory, safety, environmental, and trade compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams, you will help embed compliance into product development, ensuring our products remain safe, compliant, and ready for global markets.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
Role and Responsibilities
- Take ownership of product compliance activities across the full product lifecycle.
- Interpret and apply international regulations and standards, including CE, the EU Machinery Directive, EMC, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, SEMI, and FDA requirements.
- Partner with Engineering teams to ensure compliance and safety requirements are incorporated into product design and development.
- Ensure components and materials comply with relevant requirements, including RoHS, REACH, UL, FCC, and Conflict Minerals requirements.
- Maintain technical files, compliance documentation, certification records, and declarations of conformity.
- Act as the compliance subject matter expert, providing guidance across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain functions.
- Manage relationships with external certification bodies and regulatory agencies.
- Support trade compliance activities, including HTS classification, Country of Origin (COO), ECCN, OGEL, and SIEL licensing requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor compliance-related business processes.
Skills and Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- 2-3+ years' experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, or a similar role.
- Experience supporting compliance activities within product development teams.
- Knowledge of machinery safety and regulatory requirements for electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience using SISTEMA, Safeexpert, or equivalent safety analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Travel
This is a UK-based, office-based role with regular travel between UK sites, approximately 25%. The primary location is Colchester, with Aylesbury as an additional location.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development.
About Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life.
Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you are just beginning your career or are a seasoned professional, there is a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salaried positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skill sets and advance your career.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best-qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
Interested?
If you are interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
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Skills Required
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- 2-3+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, or a similar role
- Experience supporting compliance activities within product development teams
- Knowledge of machinery safety and regulatory requirements for electro-mechanical systems
- Experience using SISTEMA, Safeexpert, or equivalent safety analysis tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordson Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordson Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
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What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization
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