Role: Compliance Manager
Location: Wigan (5 days onsite)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Private Healthcare

KO2 is working with one of its clients, a global engineering business that designs and develops access control systems used in the retail banking sector, alongside high-security safes and vaults for private banks throughout the world.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Compliance Manager, the business is seeking an experienced individual to take ownership of product compliance and verification activities across its product range. A full handover will be provided, and the company is committed to training and developing the successful candidate as part of a long-term succession plan.

This is a key role within the organisation, managing the verification function and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and third-party certification standards.

Role Overview
As Compliance Manager, you will lead the verification and approvals function, ensuring all new and existing products meet relevant standards and certifications. The role involves extensive third-party testing, ongoing certification renewals, and close collaboration with R&D and external test houses.

This position would suit an established Compliance Manager or a technically strong individual from an electronics or embedded systems background looking to step into management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of verification technicians and engineers (5 direct reports)
• Plan and prioritise verification activities, including in-house EMC testing
• Own product approval and re-approval processes
• Define and manage third-party testing and certification strategies
• Maintain certifications, approvals, and technical documentation
• Review test reports and resolve technical queries and non-conformances
• Liaise with external test houses and certification bodies
• Monitor regulatory requirements across all regions of operation
• Communicate compliance and approval status to senior management
• Maintain Declarations of Conformity, Declarations of Performance, and Technical Construction Files
• Ensure internal test facilities are calibrated and fit for purpose
• Work in line with ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

The Environment
You will work closely with a well-established Research & Development team of over 30 engineers, based in a purpose-built facility in Lancashire, focused on developing new and improved electronic products.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a compliance, verification, or approvals role
• Strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 54, EN 50131, EMC, LVD, RED, ROHS and REACH
• Experience working with third-party test houses and certification bodies
• Background in electronics or embedded systems preferred
• Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Management experience preferred, or readiness to step into management
• Legal right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Salary £45,000 – £60,000
• Permanent role based in Wigan
• Full handover and structured training
• Private healthcare
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering business

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our clients innovative Manchester-based team, where you’ll help shape the next generation of embedded software solutions used across high-performance systems used around the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising embedded applications across a range of embedded and Linux-based platforms. Working alongside talented engineers, you’ll help build robust, efficient systems that power real-world products.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Solid, hands-on experience in embedded systems
• Strong C or C++ skills within embedded environments
• Java development experience
• Knowledge of communication protocols including RS232, I2C, TCP/IP, and USB
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to stay focused and effective under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience developing on Ubuntu and Windows environments
• Familiarity with Yocto or Buildroot
• Understanding of Linux kernel configuration
• Experience developing Java OpenJDK on embedded Linux platforms
• SAS Experience

Why Apply?

• Work with cutting-edge embedded technologies
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Opportunities for growth, training, and technical leadership
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package

Apply today with an up-to-date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to progress your application.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Formby, developing advanced black box telematic devices for all areas of transport.

In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing products from concept through to manufacture, ensuring compliance with industry standards in a safety-critical environment. You will contribute to new product development, undertake design modifications, and provide full technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing 3D models, layouts, and technical drawings using industry-standard CAD software.
• Applying engineering calculations and design formulas to develop robust and reliable solutions.
• Supporting the full product lifecycle, from prototyping and testing through to production release.
• Managing multiple projects, delivering on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Liaising with suppliers, production, and customers to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Maintaining strong revision control and documentation processes.

The successful Mechanical Engineer will have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/3D solid modelling packages (e.g. AutoCAD).
• Experience with design for manufacture, materials selection, and mechanical design calculations.
• Proven background in product design, ideally within a safety-critical industry.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and team collaboration skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, using emerging technologies to shape the future of transport systems. It’s an excellent position for a Mechanical Engineer seeking to apply their technical expertise to challenging and rewarding engineering problems.

Salary: £50,000 plus benefits.

Apply today and help us deliver next-generation transport technology.

Position: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Blackburn + Flexible hybrid working from home.
Salary: Up to £75,000

About the Company

Join a market leader with decades of expertise developing industry leading electronic devices and modern software solutions for clients around the globe. They are now looking to expand their engineering team and looking to add an experienced Electronics Engineer to the team.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to play a key role in the R&D team, taking ownership of system hardware design and working closely with a specialist firmware team. This is a chance to accelerate an ambitious product development roadmap and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

What You’ll Need

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong background in system design using single-chip microcontrollers (e.g. M16C, MSP430, STM32) and debugging tools.
• Expertise in high-performance microprocessors (e.g. iMX6, ARM Cortex A7).
• In-depth knowledge of PCB design/layout with focus on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
• Analog circuit design, including ADC interfacing and DC/DC converters.
• Experience with communication buses (e.g. RS485).
• Familiarity with high-level modules: 4G modems, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC.

Desirable Skills

• ISM band RF transceiver design for wireless systems.
• Low-power design for battery-operated products.
• Hands-on experience with IoT devices.
• Understanding of mains Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS).

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to step into a senior position where your technical authority will shape next-generation of systems. With hybrid working from home, flexible hours, and the opportunity to innovate in a fast-moving industry, it’s the perfect role for a passionate electronics engineer.

Ready to take the lead?
Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions to find out more about this opportunity.

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer – Wigan – Up to £40,000

KO2 is partnering with a leading electronics company in Wigan, known for developing innovative products across multiple industries. With new projects underway, they’re expanding their R&D team and seeking an Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer.

The Role:
Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, in a hands-on, collaborative environment. You’ll design circuits, develop embedded software (C/C++), support PCB design, and solve technical challenges alongside experienced engineers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or similar
• 2+ years’ industry experience
• Strong circuit design knowledge
• PCB design and lab equipment experience
• Embedded C/C++ programming skills

Bonus Skills: RTOS, comms protocols, Git, EMC, and product development experience.

Why Apply?

• Diverse projects across sectors
• Grow both hardware & software expertise
• Supportive team with mentorship and career growth

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.