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Successful candidates will need to undergo security clearance. To be eligible, you must be a UK passport holder and have worked in the UK for the last 5 years.
Brand new role available for a Product Safety Manager to join a leading, reputable defence company in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and ensure the safety and reliability of innovative products that play a key role in defence operations.
This company is doing very well, they have impressive growth plans for 2025 and beyond, and there are real career opportunities and prospects for driven individuals.
On top of this great new challenge, a stand-out aspect is the company culture. You'll be joining a brilliant team that achieves record-breaking results and also genuinely enjoys working together toward shared goals. It’s a family-friendly environment where everyone knows your name, people take the time to talk to each other and enjoy collaborating.
Key responsibilities of the Product Safety Manager:
- Lead safety and supportability efforts across multiple products, ensuring compliance with IEC 61508, ISO 26262
- Manage and develop a small team, working closely with project managers, product owners, and external partners
- Conduct and oversee key safety analyses, including Reliability Prediction, Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), and Obsolescence Monitoring
- Create technical documentation and training materials for customers and stakeholders
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to enhance product safety and reliability
Background and experience:
- Strong background in functional safety, reliability engineering, or product supportability
- Experience working with functional safety standards IEC 61508 and ISO 26262
- Expertise in failure mode analysis, risk assessments, and reliability engineering
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams
On offer, is a competitive package, including:
- Salary £75,000 - £80,000
- Opportunity to work with flexibility and autonomy
- Private healthcare and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Market-leading training opportunities
- Long service rewards, recognition for performance
If this job has sparked your interest and you feel you have the skillset and experience to deliver in this exciting Product Safety Manager job, and live within a commutable distance to Southampton, apply today!!!
