Product Safety Engineer

Copello Global; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and Share Incentive Plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

Private Medical

Lifestyle discounts

Pension and other flexible benefits

Job summary

A leading defence contracting company is seeking a Senior Product Safety Engineer to join their Safety & Environmental Team. This hybrid role involves governance of safety analysis and process approvals within high hazard sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and prior experience in Product Safety Engineering. The role offers a compelling opportunity to grow and innovate within the industry, complemented by a bonus and share incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK Passport holder due to security restrictions.
• Previous roles in Product Safety Engineering required.
• Knowledge of TUV, HAZID, and other safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Governance of safety analysis and assessment activities.
• Provide feedback on process approvals and issues.
• Educate teams on safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety case development/Engineering skills

Experience in high hazard industries

Knowledge of Defence Standards

Structural and Electrical Engineering

Software & Hardware knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Copello are looking for several Product Safety Engineers at a Senior level on behalf of a Defence Prime who are delivering on current gen and next-gen programmes. This role can be performed on a hybrid basis with locations including Bristol, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Surrey and Yorkshire.

This is an exciting time to join the Safety & Environmental Team within the wider business. With the recent government contract won to help deliver, the company is in a strong position to innovate new technologies within the Defence/Marine sector. You will be given the opportunity to develop within your role with the support from Senior Management to help you advance within your career.

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, all applicants need to be UK Passport holders due to security restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Governance of safety analysis and assessment activities
• Assurance to process approvals and provide feedback/constructive criticism when issues arise
• Educate wider areas of the business to ensure the team adheres to policies

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in high hazard industries (Defence, Oil & Gas, Rail, etc)
• Safety case development/Engineering skills
• Previous roles in Product Safety Engineering
• Experience in any of: Structural, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Engineering Systems, Equipment, Procedures & Standards
• Knowledge of: TUV, HAZID, HAZAN, ALARP, FTA, FHA, FSA, HAZOP
• Software & Hardware, Capability Management
• Programme/Engineering Delivery
• Knowledge of Defence Standards 00-56, 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02

Benefits

• Bonus and Share Incentive Plan (after qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, Private Medical, Lifestyle discounts, Critical Illness cover, Pension, and other flexible benefits

Seniority

• Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Product Management, and Other

Industries

• Defence and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Staffing and Recruiting