Engineer - Safety and Environmental (Safety)

BAE Systems; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and legality of products within the engineering domain. In this role, you will support the Engineering Delivery Manager by developing and maintaining the Project Product Safety Management System. Your contributions will be crucial in managing safety requirements and facilitating risk assessments. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers individuals to reach their full potential. If you are passionate about safety engineering and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation support packages

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture

Diversity and merit rewards

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical data and understand safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support peer reviews and verification tasks for Safety Case adequacy.
• Assist in producing and managing Project Safety Management Plans.

Skills

STEM Degree

Technical Data Interpretation

Awareness of Environmental Challenges

Understanding of Submarine Lifecycle Phases

Education

Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Support peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation
2. Assist in the production and management of Project Safety Management Plans
3. Develop a clear understanding of the wider Safety Case, Quality and HS&E Management System
4. Assist in the production, facilitation and recording of Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities
5. Assist in the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements
6. Assist in the production of training material to support training delivery

Your skills and experiences:

1. Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent
2. Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to
3. Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases
4. Ability to interpret technical data

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

As a Product Safety Engineer you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 17 th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.