Role Overview:

TÜV SÜD is a world leader in testing and product certification.  With over 70 years' experience in the UK, TÜV SÜD provides peace of mind that products are safe, reliable, and compliant by providing testing, product certification, knowledge services and training to a range of industries covering the Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Consumer, Machinery, Marine, Medical, Rail and Telecommunications sectors.

Working as part of a team of Product Technical Certifiers, you will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive certification service to a wide range of industry sectors. You will be joining TÜV SÜD, a leading multinational organisation supporting work for a UK and EU based notified body. The position will allow you to expand your knowledge and skill set with wide-ranging supported training to become a Product Certification Specialist in multiple technology sectors for leading edge products. This role can additionally be expanded into certification scheme offsite auditing depending on background experience with progression to more senior scheme champion positions possible for the future.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Performing desk audits / reviews of regulatory documentation for multiple Product Certification Schemes (RED, FCC, ISEDC, Marine-D, Japanese CAB, MCS).
• Support customer early-stage testing and certification meetings as the supporting expert.
• Providing guidance to customers and intercompany networks regarding regulatory requirements and certification processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification to HND (or equivalent level), or the equivalent industry experience, in an electronics/electrical field
• Experience of product testing or manufacturer regulatory / compliance management within an engineering sector (i.e. wireless communications, EMC, Safety, cybersecurity and RF exposure)
• Experience of reading and applying technical specifications (for example CEN, CENELEC, ETSI, FCC, ISEDC)
• Willingness to learn and study new technology types and certification areas
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers
• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of applying RED, Marine-D, FCC, ISEDC, MCS rules
• Experience of cybersecurity legislative requirements for the RED and upcoming CRA requirements
• Knowledge of quality management system processes and procedures for example ISO 9001:2015 auditing
• Knowledge of ISO 17065 Certification requirement
• Ability to evaluate, and when required, communicate to others new developing technologies
• Willingness to attend technical committees and meetings to convey regulatory information to others
• Knowledge of Global Market Access requirements
• Willingness for occasional foreign travel

Further Information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.