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Product Safety Manager

Belfast, Northern Ireland Job ID 2026-16992 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 25, 2026
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Product Safety Manager

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£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.

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

· 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

 Purpose Of Job

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:

The Primary role of the Product Safety Manager will be:

· 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

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

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.

Essential Criteria:  

  • 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

Desirable Criteria:

  • 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

Please Note:

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. 

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This is a Non-United States Position


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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