Job summary

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 skills required for this role

maa, caa, part 21, design safety, aircrafts

Important

MAA and CAA Regulations

Job description

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.