Engineering Manager – Product Safety

JR United Kingdom; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Manager in Product Safety, where you will lead a team ensuring the safety of next-generation submarines. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while managing risks and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a focus on career development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about engineering and safety in high-stakes industries. Enjoy competitive benefits and be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in high hazard industries like Defence or Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of safety engineers for submarine safety case activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to manage risks through design.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Experience in high hazard industries

Safety case development

Engineering Management experience

Capability Management

Programme Delivery

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Product Safety

Location: Broughton in Furness, United Kingdom

Client: BAE Systems

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role involves managing a team of safety engineers responsible for safety case activities across submarine projects such as Dreadnought, SSN AUKUS, and Astute. The team ensures submarines' resilience against hazards like fires, explosions, floods, and steam releases. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to manage and reduce risks through good design, ensuring the team has the appropriate skills and size to meet programme demands and milestones.

Your Skills and Experiences:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in high hazard industries (Defence, Oil & Gas, Rail, etc.)
• Safety case development/Engineering skills
• Previous Engineering Management experience
• Capability Management
• Programme/Engineering Delivery

Additional Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Safety & Environmental Team:

Join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of the next-generation Submarine Fleet, with opportunities for career development and relocation support.

Why BAE Systems?

Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and merit. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

Note: Many roles require security and export control clearances, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and potentially higher vetting levels, with residency requirements for security clearance.

Closing Date: 7th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.