Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; 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 to enhance safety standards in advanced maritime product design. The ideal candidate will lead safety initiatives throughout the product lifecycle and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations. This role offers a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits, including flexible working and relocation support.

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.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
• Member of a professional body (e.g., SaRS, IET, IMechE, SCSC).

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

Safety Standards Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related fields

Job description

Role: Product Safety Engineer

Sector: Defence

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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. The role involves shaping safety strategies from concept to 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 improve processes.

Requirements:

1. Strong experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex systems.
2. Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., HASAWA, COSHH, REACH, Def Stan 00-056, BS EN 61508).
3. Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related fields.
4. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
5. Member of a professional body (e.g., SaRS, IET, IMechE, SCSC).
6. 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!

Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Clearance.