Product Safety Engineer

Product Safety Engineer

RC Fornax is seeking an experienced Product Safety Engineer to support safety and technical authorities in delivering product safety evidence and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.

Location: BristolDuration: 12 monthsContract status: Inside IR35

Due to the nature of this project, successful candidate must be eligible or hold SC Clearance and be Sole British National.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver product and system safety engineering activities.
• Facilitate hazard and risk identification, analysis, and management.
• Generate safety artefacts such as Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, and Safety Case Reports.
• Ensure safety requirements are integrated from early design stages and maintained throughout.
• Act as the safety point of contact for project teams and attend safety committees.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of product safety management processes and legislation.
• Experience with MOD projects and standards (e.g., DEF Stan 00-056, IEC 61508).
• Skilled in hazard analysis techniques and lifecycle safety management.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification and/or experience in safety management.
• Membership of a professional body; Chartered or working towards Chartered status.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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