Our client, an industry leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Product Safety and Reliability Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves performing crucial Product Engineering Support across multiple projects, primarily during product development but also maintaining records and customer artefacts. Reporting to the Supportability Team Lead and supervised by the Senior ILS Engineer and Senior Safety Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that Product Safety and Reliability data is accurately collated and analysed across all project stages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake Product Safety Test and Analysis to ensure compliance with applicable Safety and Environmental requirements
- Generate Materials and Components Lists, feeding a central repository
- Manage Datasheet Libraries, including Technical Data, Safety Data, and RoHS compliance evidence
- Conduct Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), including administration and reporting
- Perform Reliability predictions at component and system levels, collating MTBF data from the OEM, Suppliers, and MIL-HDBK-217
- Maintain Data Reporting and Corrective Action System (DRACAS) and report to monthly project/ILS Working Groups
- Assist the ILS Team with Maintainability Task Analysis and Obsolescence Risk Register management
Job Requirements:
- Experience working in the Defence or related sector (military, MoD, or contracting)
- Familiarity with relevant Safety and Reliability Defence Standards (e.g., 00-55, 00-56, 00-42, 00-44)
- Engineering HND and Eng Tech Professional Registration (or working towards)
- Human Factors experience
- Experience in product Reliability or Safety data collection and analysis
- Commitment to quality, performance, and cost, delivering on-time to the highest standard
- Ability to work autonomously while maintaining professional integrity
- Flexibility to adapt to specific project requirements and demand changes at short notice
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite
- Excellent literacy and communication skills
- Holding or ability to attain SC UK security clearance
Benefits:
- Full lifecycle and vertical exposure allowing you to choose your career direction
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu, gaining up to 24 additional days leave per year
- Flexible working hours with core times
- Role-specific allowances
- Holiday closedown from 24th December to 2nd January
- Competitive employer-matched pension scheme
- Access to a network of private clinics and hospitals with Private Medical Care
- Commitment to your personal and professional development through training and upskilling
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bikes and tech
- Gym discounts and access to onsite gym (Chertsey office)
- Company-provided tech such as laptops, mobiles, and home office equipment
- Relocation package
If you are an experienced Product Safety and Reliability Engineer looking for a new challenge in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team.