Mechanical Regulatory Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Regulatory Engineer to join a technical engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical designs, engineering processes and technical deliverables comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards and project specifications.
The role will focus strongly on managing and coordinating interfaces between various entities during the design phase, ensuring that technical requirements are understood, communicated and incorporated into the overall engineering design.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Regulatory Engineer to join a technical engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical designs, engineering processes and technical deliverables comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards and project specifications. The role will focus strongly on managing and coordinating interfaces between various entities during the design phase, ensuring that technical requirements are understood, communicated and incorporated into the overall engineering design. Key Responsibilities Coordinate technical interfaces between internal engineering teams, clients, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and external regulatory bodies during the design phase. Ensure that mechanical engineering designs comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, codes and industry standards. Review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation for regulatory compliance. Identify regulatory requirements and translate them into clear engineering design requirements. Manage technical queries, design clarifications and interface-related issues between different project stakeholders. Facilitate design reviews and interface meetings to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure alignment between all parties. Monitor design changes and assess their impact on regulatory compliance, safety and project requirements. Liaise with relevant authorities and certification bodies where required. Maintain regulatory compliance records, technical registers and design documentation. Support engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and design approval. Minimum Requirements BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognised engineering qualification. Relevant experience in mechanical engineering design and regulatory compliance. Proven experience coordinating interfaces between multiple entities or stakeholders during the design phase. Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles, design processes and technical documentation. Knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or project environment. Advantageous Experience Experience in sectors such as manufacturing, industrial engineering, mining, energy, power generation, automotive, defence or heavy engineering. Exposure to design assurance, certification processes and regulatory approvals. Experience working with OEMs, engineering consultants, suppliers, clients and regulatory authorities. Professional registration with ECSA or progress towards registration would be advantageous. Key Competencies Strong technical and analytical capabilities. Excellent stakeholder and interface management skills. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and engineering requirements. Strong communication and coordination skills. Attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation. Problem-solving ability and confidence in resolving technical issues. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Please send your cv to