Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Product Safety Engineer to lead Product and System Safety Assurance across complex engineering programmes. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring products are safe, compliant, and certifiable, while influencing safety throughout the design lifecycle.
Working within the Supportability Engineering team, you\'ll lead safety activities across bids and projects, manage safety documentation, conduct hazard analysis, and engage with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
Responsibiities
- Lead Product and System Safety activities across multiple projects.
- Develop and implement Safety Management Plans and Safety Management Systems.
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and Safety Case development.
- Maintain Hazard Logs and ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
- Provide Product Safety input into bids and proposals.
- Produce technical reports and present safety findings to stakeholders.
- Lead Safety Working Groups and collaborate with customers and suppliers.
- Drive continuous improvement of Product Safety processes and best practices.
- Manage and coordinate internal teams and subcontracted safety activities where required.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in Product Safety Engineering within complex engineering environments (Defence experience highly desirable).
- Strong background in: Safety Analysis, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Safety Case development
- Knowledge of relevant standards including: Def Stan 00-056, DSA02-DMR , IEC 61508
- Understanding of CE/UKCA compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical deliverables.
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or equivalent experience.
- Sole UK National eligible for SC Security Clearance (DV advantageous).
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership).
- Previous experience within the Maritime sector.
Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK and meet the security clearance eligibility requirement
Senior Product Safety Engineer employer: Proactive Global
Proactive Global is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Bristol. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in mechanical design and automation.
