Senior Product Safety Engineer

Senior Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry (Hybrid working 3 days per week on site)
Salary: Up to circa £52,000 + benefits

The Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation delivering complex, safety-critical engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment.
This position will see you supporting the development and ongoing management of product safety frameworks and safety cases, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across their full lifecycle.
You'll work closely with engineering and project stakeholders, contributing to the safe delivery of advanced technologies used in demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of safety management plans across the project lifecycle
• Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety analysis activities
• Maintain and manage hazard logs, ensuring accurate tracking and mitigation of risks
• Support the development of safety cases, including structured technical arguments and supporting evidence
• Produce and review technical safety documentation and reports
• Carry out peer reviews, verification, and assurance activities to ensure robustness of safety deliverables
• Work across multiple phases of engineering including design, build, integration, and testing

About You

• Experience in Product Safety / Safety Engineering within a regulated industry
• Understanding of safety management systems and safety case development
• Experience with:
  • Hazard analysis and risk management
  • Safety documentation and reporting
  • Engineering lifecycle processes
• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
• Background in sectors such as defence, aerospace, nuclear, or other high-integrity industries is advantageous

The Team & Environment

You'll be part of a specialist safety engineering team supporting large-scale, technically complex programmes. The team works collaboratively with systems and design engineers to ensure safety is embedded throughout development and delivery.
This role offers strong exposure to end-to-end engineering programmes, providing excellent scope for professional development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing programme
• Exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

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