LEAD ENGINEER – PRODUCT SAFETY

Oxford Technology Park; Lead (SD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortescue Zero bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Free on-site gym access

Job summary

Oxford Technology Park is seeking a Lead Engineer – Product Safety to join its Product Safety & Compliance department. This role focuses on ensuring product safety in the design and development of cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate has an engineering qualification and experience in Functional or System Safety, applies IEC61508, and possesses excellent communication skills. The position promotes a hybrid working model, balancing office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent.
• Experience applying IEC61508 or similar safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety analysis activities for components & systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for safe product design.
• Develop safety requirements and plans according to industry standards.

Skills

Functional or System Safety

IEC61508 application

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and support

Sustainability solutions

Education

Engineering qualification (HND, Bachelor's, Master's, Apprenticeship)

Job description

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer – Product Safety to join the Product Safety & Compliance department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

Working at the forefront of technology, you’ll be ensuring that safety is at the heart of the design and development of cutting‑edge products.

What You Will Do

• Technically lead a small group of engineers to deliver safety analysis activities for components & systems in accordance with customer and project targets.
• Work in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure that all systems are demonstrably safe and reliable.
• Undertaking reliability estimations and safety analysis activities such as Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Assessments (FTA) among others.
• Lead the development of safety requirements as needed for systems to ensure that all systems are capable of achieving the safety targets and required safety integrity levels.
• Lead the development of safety plans in accordance with IEC61508 and other industry standards, creating safety goals, and building safety cases for electrical power systems.
• Preparation and presentation of reports for internal and external audiences.
• Support technical and project reviews with the customer, representing FZero, as required.
• Support outsourcing work packages where capacity vs capability requires to ensure delivery of projects.
• Develop process, system and way of working within their team, or as a part of a wider working group.
• Aid Business Units with business development opportunities where requested, including client meetings, feasibility work, tender and costing support.

About You

• An engineering qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent e.g. HND, Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree, Apprenticeship) and previous experience in Functional or System Safety.
• Experience applying IEC61508 or any of its derivatives such as ISO26262 (automotive), ARP4754 and ARP4761 (aerospace), ISO61511 (Process Industry), EN50126/8/9 (rolling stock), ISO13849 (machinery control systems), ISO19014 (Earth Moving Machinery) etc. to development programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive, ‘can‑do’ attitude, willing to support and collaborate with other team members and engineering functions.
• A passion for improving sustainability through the development of cutting‑edge technical solutions.
• An understanding of energy storage systems, power conversion products, and/or electronic control units is desirable.

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on‑site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 21st April 2025.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.