Principal Engineer - Product Safety
Glasgow, Bristol or Crewe (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite)
Up to £68,500 (DOE)
Full-time | Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Product Safety to play a critical role in ensuring the safety of complex, safety-critical engineering systems.
You will lead on hazard identification, risk analysis and safety case development, working closely with Technical Authorities to ensure that products meet stringent safety requirements across the full engineering lifecycle.
This is a key position where you'll act as both a technical specialist and a thought leader, influencing design decisions and ensuring risks are reduced as low as reasonably practicable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation activities
Develop and maintain hazard logs and safety case arguments
Conduct and facilitate HAZID workshops and safety reviews
Support Technical Authorities in ensuring safe design solutions
Assess product safety across complex subsystems and technologies
Review and verify quality and completeness of safety submissions
Lead on product safety activities within assigned equipment areas
Support and guide junior engineers where required
Skills & Experience Required
Strong knowledge of product safety management processes
Experience across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle (LCM)
Understanding of through-life engineering and design integration
Familiarity with key safety standards, including:
DSA-02
JSP 430
Def Stan 00-56
MIL-STD-882E
BS EN 61508
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
About the Team
You'll join a collaborative Product Safety team working across large-scale, complex engineering programmes. You may be supporting a major platform programme or working across multiple smaller projects, gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies and engineering disciplines.
You will play a key part in supporting Technical Authorities, helping shape safety strategies and ensuring robust safety arguments are developed and evidenced throughout the lifecycle.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £68,500
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Strong focus on career development and progression
Support towards professional accreditation (IEng/CEng)
Comprehensive benefits package covering wellbeing, lifestyle and financial support
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance, with potential for higher levels depending on project assignments.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Product Safety Engineer looking to take a lead role on complex, high-impact programmes, we'd love to hear from you