Product Safety Engineer

SII Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technology consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to support safety-critical defence programmes. This role involves delivering product safety activities, developing safety arguments, and ensuring compliance with MOD standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in product safety engineering on defence projects, strong knowledge of safety legislation, and practical hazard analysis skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including private medical insurance and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover

Income Protection

25 days holiday

10 days full sick pay per year

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Corporate access to the Udemy platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Product Safety Engineering on MOD or defence projects.
• Strong knowledge of product safety legislation and standards.
• Practical experience with hazard analysis and risk management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Product and System Safety Engineering activities according to statutory requirements.
• Support Safety and Technical Authorities in maintaining product safety arguments.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management activities.

Skills

Product Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Risk Management Techniques

Engineering Safety Management

Strong Knowledge of Legislation

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high‑trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Commitment, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Transparency drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry‑leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

SII is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to support safety‑critical defence programmes. The role involves delivering product safety activities across the lifecycle, developing safety arguments, and ensuring compliance with MOD standards. Based in Cheadle with UK travel, this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact systems in a regulated environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Product and System Safety Engineering activities in accordance with statutory requirements and the SII Safety & Environmental Management System.
• Support Safety and Technical Authorities in developing and maintaining robust, evidence‑based product safety arguments.
• Lead and contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management activities across the product lifecycle.
• Produce, maintain, and peer‑review safety artefacts (e.g. Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, DDSoS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g. DEF Stan, JSPs, IEC).
• Provide safety input to design reviews, bids, and project governance forums.
• Act as a Product Safety focal point for assigned projects, escalating safety issues where required.
• Support accurate estimating, reporting, and delivery of safety work packages.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience delivering Product Safety Engineering on MOD or defence projects (not HSE/QSEP).
• Strong knowledge of product safety legislation, regulation, and standards.
• Practical experience with hazard analysis and risk management techniques (e.g. FMEA, FTA, ETA).
• Engineering qualification and/or demonstrable experience in engineering safety management.
• Ability to produce clear, structured safety arguments and documentation.
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience with standards such as DEF Stan 00-056/055/051, IEC 61508, JSPs, DSA02 or equivalents.
• Experience in large platform, complex systems, or systems‑of‑systems safety integration.
• Experience supporting bids and early lifecycle safety activities.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 10 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

* If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.