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Our client, a leading company in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Design Safety Management Engineer to join their team in Broughton, Cheshire. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working options available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and maintaining the Safety Management System (SMS) element within the Design Management System (DMS)
- Maintaining the Design Organisation Risk Register and administering reviews to ensure hazards are recorded, assessed, and mitigated
- Investigating design-related occurrences and conducting root cause analysis
- Supporting the safety assurance process, including resolution of non-compliances
- Promoting the design organisation SMS and preparing key safety risks for airworthiness meetings
- Coordinating with the Aviation Safety Team to meet design SMS requirements
- Managing and monitoring subcontractor approvals and supporting audit activities
- Researching regulations and advising on compliance matters
Job Requirements:
- Experience in BAE-Safety Engineering and BAE-Mechanical design
- Degree in Aeronautics, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of MAA regulations, Part 21 DOA, and aircraft airworthiness regulations
- Understanding of multiple aerospace design disciplines
- Experience with Product Data Management tools
- Good attention to detail and process adherence
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Eligibility for or holder of SC security clearance (sponsored if required)
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays with options to buy and sell up to 5 days
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
- Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Car or car allowance (dependant on grade/role)
- Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
If you have experience in safety engineering and mechanical design within the defence and security sector and are looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Broughton, Cheshire.
