Senior Product Safety Engineer Full Time

Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Matchtech

Our client, a recognised leader in the land vehicles sector, is seeking a Senior Product Safety Engineer to join their Weapon Systems UK Product Integrity team. This role, available on a contract basis, involves contributing to the safety engineering field, particularly within the realm of land vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Definition and analysis of product safety targets to satisfy customer and legal requirements
• Setting and monitoring safety guidelines for project/design teams
• Undertaking safety hazard analysis using tools such as PHI, FMECA, HAZOP, and FTA
• Generating, updating, and maintaining hazard databases (e.g., eCassandra)
• Preparing safety documentation, including Product Integrity Management Plan, Safety and Environmental Case Reports, and Hazard Logs
• Providing technical expertise and general safety advice to project/design teams
• Scheduling work to meet target timescales and budget demands
• Liaising with project/design teams, customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers on safety matters

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Safety Engineer, preferably in the land vehicles or weapons system sector
• Excellent understanding of safety requirements and familiarity with JSPs and Def Stans
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Highly creative and focussed on achieving objectives with strong analytical skills

Desirable Skills:

• Engineering background in weapon systems or military design
• Experience in structural/stress analysis
• Understanding of EU standards and legislation with the ability to perform gap analysis
• Knowledge of product security and cyber aspects
• Awareness of product environmental standards
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong commitment to achieving high levels of responsibility
• Readiness to travel if required

If you are a professional Senior Product Safety Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity within the land vehicles sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our client’s esteemed team.