Job Title: Principal Safety Engineer
Copello have partnered with an established engineering business in the recruitment of a highly skilled Safety Expert, based in New Malden.
Please note that this role requires SC Clearance.
About the Role:
This is a critical position within our organization, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety are met in all aspects of our work.
* Safety Analysis: Conduct comprehensive safety analyses, including Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), following established safety processes and standards such as Def Stan 00-056 and IEC 61508.
* Safety Requirements: Develop system safety requirements to ensure compliance with both customer safety targets and those derived from system design.
* Safety Presentations: Present detailed and well-structured safety arguments to both internal and external stakeholders, aiming to guide and influence safety-related decisions.
* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, well-reasoned safety outputs, enhancing the organization's reputation.
* Audit Support: Support and participate in audits for internal and external design reviews and safety committee meetings to ensure adherence to safety standards and processes.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Experience: Demonstrated experience in delivering and communicating Systems Safety within the UK Defence sector, with a degree, HND, HNC in Engineering or Safety Management, or equivalent relevant experience in Systems Safety Engineering.
* Knowledge: Knowledge and practical application of international and defence standards, including IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056.
* Safety Assurance: Familiarity with safety assurance for COTS PE-based systems or high-integrity software applications.
* Analytical Skills: Proficiency in safety and reliability analysis methods, including hazard identification and analysis, FMECA, FTA, and Functional Failure Analysis.
* Risk Assessment: Understanding and use of tools and techniques for Risk Assessments and developing ALARP justifications.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary and package, as well as great progression opportunities, making this a fantastic career move for any aspiring Safety Professional.