Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking an experienced Product Safety Engineer in Leeds. The role involves overseeing safety excellence in advanced maritime product design and compliance with safety standards. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative environment, driving safety from design to delivery while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Relocation Support

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Health Screening

25 Days Holiday & 8 BH

Buy or Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., HASAWA, COSHH, REACH).
• Chartered Engineer status (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.
• Guide teams on safety compliance with legislation and customer standards.

Skills

Product Safety Engineering

Safety compliance

Risk assessments

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Product Safety Engineer

Sector: Defence

Location: Staffordshire

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
• Relocation Support
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 BH
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & MANY MORE!

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