Product & Process Safety Manager

About Our Titchfield Site

Our Titchfield facility is the largest of Eaton’s Fuel and Motion Control Systems (FMC) locations in the UK, the largest in Eaton’s network alongside South Molton in North Devon and Bedhampton in Hampshire. With around 500 employees, Titchfield hosts a diverse community of Commercial Specialists, Engineers and Programme Managers who support both current and legacy programmes across our UK FMC operations.

The site has been part of Eaton since 2005, but its heritage stretches back much further – originally serving the RAF during World War II as a manufacturing centre for barrage balloons. Today, Titchfield plays a critical role in the aerospace industry, focusing on the design, manufacture and aftermarket support of essential fuel system components for major aircraft manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Product and Process Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with UK CAA and EASA requirements. This role is critical in ensuring that our aerospace products and manufacturing processes meet the highest safety standards.

• Acts as the focal point for safety management issues related to Product and Process
• Controls the SMS implementation plan on behalf of the plant's Accountable Manager
• Facilitates hazard identification and risk analysis and management via the Safety Committee Meetings
• Oversees daily operations of the Inspection team, ensuring effective cross‑training, timely scheduling of workflow, and optimal allocation of available resources
• Oversees continual improvement of the SMS
• Disseminates information on Safety Performance related to Product and Processes at Management Reviews
• Maintains safety documentation
• Participates in the development, selection and deployment of SMS Training
• Coordinates and communicates, on behalf of the Accountable Manager, with the relevant National Aviation Authority (NAA)
• Monitors safety concerns reported within the aviation community that could affect the organisation or its products or services
• Performs Product and Process Safety Oversight
• Leads safety risk assessments for new and existing aerospace products and processes
• Ensures safety considerations are embedded in design, development, testing, and production phases
• Monitors and analyses safety performance indicators and trends
• Ensures compliance with applicable aviation safety regulations, standards, and best practices
• Liaises with regulatory bodies including the CAA, EASA, and other relevant authorities
• Prepares and submits safety cases, hazard logs, and risk assessments as required
• Actively participates in product and process related safety incidents and non‑conformance investigations
• Develops and implements corrective and preventive actions
• Maintains accurate safety records and documentation
• Promotes a strong safety culture across the organisation
• Delivers SMS and safety training to staff and stakeholders
• Facilitates safety communication and engagement across departments

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Safety Management or a related field

• Proven experience in safety management within the aerospace or aviation sector
• In‑depth knowledge of CAA / EASA SMS requirements and regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experienced people manager with a proven record of success
• Experience with safety tools such as hazard logs, safety cases, and risk matrices

• Familiarity with international aviation safety standards (e.g., ICAO Annex 19, CAA Part and CAA Part 145)
• Certification in safety auditing or risk management
• Knowledge of inspection methods across multiple instruments
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment

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