Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a proactive Product Safety Engineer in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will enhance safety standards in the design and delivery of advanced maritime products, leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Relocation Support

Annual Bonus

Annual Salary Reviews

Medical Insurance

Health Screening

25 Days Holiday & 8 Bank Holidays

Buy or Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex systems.
• Eligible for UK Eyes Only SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety for complex maritime systems from design to delivery.
• Deliver risk assessments, safety cases, and technical reports.
• Guide teams on safety compliance with legislation and customer standards.

Skills

Product Safety Engineering

Safety Standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related field

Job description

Role: Product Safety Engineer

Sector: Defence

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Engineer to enhance safety standards in the design and delivery of advanced maritime products. This role involves shaping safety strategies from inception through lifecycle support, ensuring engineering teams incorporate robust safety standards at each development phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product safety for complex maritime systems from design to delivery
• Ensure safety is integrated at every stage of the lifecycle
• Guide teams on safety compliance with legislation and customer standards
• Manage and maintain safety management systems and documentation
• Deliver risk assessments, safety cases, and technical reports
• Collaborate across teams to resolve safety issues and improve 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 a related field
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward 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
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 Bank Holidays
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & Many More!

Note: Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Clearance.