System Safety Engineer in Stewarton

At Quest Global, we are actively hiring Integrated Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer to join one of our Aerospace and Defense project team based in Warton, UK.

Job Summary

The Safety Engineer (Platform Level) will be responsible for ensuring the safety of aerospace platforms, including aircraft, spacecraft, and their associated systems and subsystems.

This role involves conducting safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk management activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety engineering processes and methodologies for aerospace platforms.
• Conduct safety assessments, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Perform safety analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and their mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain safety requirements and ensure they are integrated into system design and development processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations, such as ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, and DO-178C.
• Prepare and review safety documentation, including Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), and Hazard Logs.
• Collaborate with design, development, and testing teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Conduct safety reviews and audits to ensure adherence to safety plans and regulatory requirements.
• Provide safety input and support during design reviews, system integration, and testing phases.
• Lead or participate in safety-related incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to engineering and technical staff.
• Stay updated on advancements in safety engineering practices and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations, including ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, and DO-178C.
• Proficiency with safety analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., FTA, FMEA, PHA).
• Experience with safety management systems and safety assurance processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and technical writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Certification in safety engineering (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, CSP) is a plus.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of project candidates should be UK citizens / Passport holders.

About us : Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries.

We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all.

If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.