Engineer - Safety and Environmental (Safety)

ZipRecruiter; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to support the Engineering Delivery Manager in maintaining the Project Product Safety Management System. The role involves ensuring product safety and compliance, with responsibilities including risk assessment and safety documentation management. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and be aware of environmental challenges faced by products.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Essential: STEM Degree or equivalent.
• Desirable: Awareness of submarines lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Support peer reviews and assurance tasks for the Safety Case.
• Assist in producing and managing Project Safety Management Plans.
• Develop understanding of Safety Case and Quality Management System.

Skills

Awareness of environmental challenges

Ability to interpret technical data

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Salary: Competitive

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:

Essential:

• Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent.
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to.

Desirable:

• Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases.
• Ability to interpret technical data.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

As a Product Safety Engineer, you will support the Engineering Delivery Manager in developing, delivering, and maintaining the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure products are safe to own and legal to operate.

Additional Information:

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 integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors like your nationality or previous security clearances.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.

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