Safety Engineer

Orion Electrotech; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in aerospace and defence is seeking a Product Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with safety requirements for products. The role involves evaluating safety documentation, providing project support, and developing safety training in a design-focused environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience in aerospace or defence and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace or defence.
• Fundamental safety knowledge and willingness to learn appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety requirements across business units.
• Prepare, review, and approve product safety documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise to projects.
• Develop and deliver airworthiness and safety training.
• Monitor and report on safety performance indicators.
• Assist with internal audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Aerospace safety background

Strong communication skills

Adaptable and proactive

Ability to prioritize and work independently

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Product Safety Specialist to join a leading organisation in the aerospace and defence sector. This role is integral to ensuring compliance with product safety requirements for both new and legacy products. You will also support the integration of an aerospace-compliant Safety Management System and help develop robust product safety processes within a design-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety requirements across business units
• Prepare, review, and approve product safety documentation
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to projects
• Develop and deliver airworthiness and safety training
• Monitor and report on safety performance indicatorsMaintain and update processes, procedures, and departmental databases
• Assist with internal audits and periodic regulatory reporting

Competencies

• Aerospace safety background
• Experience in a Design Organisation environment
• Strong communication skills across all levels
• Ability to prioritise and work independently
• Adaptable and proactive in resolving queries

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace or defence
• Applicants with fundamental safety knowledge and willingness to learn will be considered

Whats in It for You

• Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace and defence projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

Apply today and take the next step in your aerospace safety career.