Product Safety Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance their Safety Management System. This role involves developing and maintaining the Safety Management System, leading safety hazard identification, and ensuring robust safety case documentation. You will collaborate with a diverse team, gaining exposure to strategic initiatives while contributing to the safety and environmental standards of the organization. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about safety and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in leading safety hazard and risk management activities.
• Ability to produce and articulate technical safety arguments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Lead safety hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Oversee the Project Hazard Log administration.

Skills

Safety Management System (SMS)

HAZOP/HAZIN/FTA knowledge

Technical safety arguments

Risk assessment

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS)
2. Lead Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management, and assessment activities
3. Oversee the administration and management of the Project Hazard Log
4. Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation
5. Understand the application of wider Safety Case, Quality and Management System documentation
6. Influence the construction and delivery of the Project Safety Case including Safety Case reports
7. Produce, present and articulate clear and logical technical safety arguments
8. Provide independent product design and assurance against life cycle as well as engineering product policies
9. Provide technical support and oversight to the assessment and quantification of functional integration risk
10. Knowledge of HAZOP/HAZIN/FTA
11. Experience in the use of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
12. STEM Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience in chairing Hazard Identification (HAZIN) meetings
2. Experience in mentoring/coaching teams/individuals
3. Submarines design life-cycle experience

Security and Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Team Overview

The Safety & Environmental team: This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team which offers exposure to the wider strategic initiative. You will be working with a team of people from principals to apprentices, liaising with operational managers, heads of departments. This role offers exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team whilst individually being given the opportunity for professional growth within the function. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Inclusivity Statement

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. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.