Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in South West London is seeking a proactive Product Safety Engineer to lead safety strategies for advanced maritime products. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing documentation, and improving safety across engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Product Safety, a relevant degree, and knowledge of key safety legislation.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Salary reviews

Medical insurance

Health screening

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Holiday buy/sell options

Relocation support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering.
• Knowledge of safety standards (HASAWA, COSHH, REACH, etc.).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety for complex maritime systems from design to delivery.
• Ensure safety is integrated at every stage of the lifecycle.
• Manage and maintain safety management systems and documentation.

Skills

Product Safety Engineering

Knowledge of safety standards

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Engineering, Systems, or a related field

Job description

Role: Product Safety Engineer

Sector: Defence

Location: South West London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Safety Engineer to help drive safety excellence in the design and delivery of advanced maritime products. In this role, you'll shape safety strategies from concept through lifecycle support and ensure engineering teams embed robust safety standards in every phase of development.

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
• Work 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)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation support
• Additional benefits include annual bonus, salary reviews, medical insurance, health screening, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, holiday buy/sell options, and more.

**Please note that candidates will need to be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Clearance.**