Product Safety Manager

Overview

Product Safety Manager

£53,000 - £57,600

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Professional development and growth
• Short term incentive Plan
• Private family medical coverage
• Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous life cover and employee assistance program
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

The Product Safety Manager will report directly to the Quality Assurance manager but will have direct access to the Accountable Manager(s) for matters in relation to the organisation’s product safety performance against its product safety policy and objectives. The Product Safety Manager will execute all Safety Management System (SMS) investigations and will be the primary source of guidance for site leadership in respect of SMS.

They will also be company nominated post-holder for direct interaction with the regulatory authorities (eg CAA, EASA) and others for all matters pertaining to SMS.

Principal accountabilities:

• To facilitate hazard identification, as well as risk assessment and management.
• Monitor the implementation of action taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan, unless action follow-up is addressed by the independent monitoring function.
• Provide periodic reports on product safety performance to the safety review board.
• Ensure the maintenance of safety management documentation.
• Ensure that there is product safety training available, and that it meets acceptable standards. Also ensure that there is a suitable training plan for all employees.
• Provide advice on product safety matters.
• Ensure the initiation and follow‑up of internal investigations of occurrences.
• Engage with the regulatory authorities (eg CAA, EASA) and others for all matters pertaining to SMS.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or engineering discipline AND least 5 years’ quality experience in an Industrial/Engineering environment including relevant supervisory/leadership experience.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Quality Management Systems and a good awareness of Safety Management Systems.

• Experience of direct engagement with customers and regulatory bodies.
• Practical knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Relevant experience in an Aerospace Engineering environment.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 4.00pm on Thursday 9th July 2026.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce.