Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a proactive Product Safety Engineer to lead safety initiatives for advanced maritime products. This permanent role involves embedding safety standards throughout the product lifecycle, with additional benefits including flexible working, relocation support, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Flexible working

Relocation support

Annual bonus

Salary reviews

Medical insurance

Health screening

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Holiday buy/sell options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards such as HASAWA, COSHH, and Def Stan 00-056.
• Eligible for UK Eyes Only SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety for complex maritime systems from design to delivery.
• Guide teams on safety compliance with legislation and customer standards.
• Manage and maintain safety management systems and documentation.

Skills

Product Safety Engineering

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Job Description: Product Safety Engineer

Sector: Defence

Location: Staffordshire

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Engineer to lead safety initiatives in the design and delivery of advanced maritime products. The role involves shaping safety strategies from concept through lifecycle support, ensuring engineering teams embed robust safety standards at every development phase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead product safety for complex maritime systems from design to delivery
2. Ensure safety is integrated at every stage of the lifecycle
3. Guide teams on safety compliance with legislation and customer standards
4. Manage and maintain safety management systems and documentation
5. Deliver risk assessments, safety cases, and technical reports
6. Collaborate across teams to resolve safety issues and enhance processes

Requirements

• Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex systems
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., HASAWA, COSHH, REACH, Def Stan 00-056, BS EN 61508)
• Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related field
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it
• Member of a professional body (e.g., SaRS, IET, IMechE, SCSC)
• Eligible for UK Eyes Only SC Clearance

Additional Benefits: Flexible working, relocation support, annual bonus, salary reviews, medical insurance, health screening, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, holiday buy/sell options, and more.