Spirit AeroSystems
Product Safety Manager
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Product Safety Manager
Salary: £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 offer.
People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised. Based at our Belfast site, these opportunities provide:
- 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 the Job
The Product Safety Manager will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, but have direct access to relevant Accountable Manager(s) for matters related to the organisation’s product safety performance against its policy and objectives. Key responsibilities include:
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- Executing all Safety Management System (SMS) investigations
- Serving as the primary guidance source for site leadership regarding SMS
- Acting as the company’s nominated post-holder for direct interaction with regulatory authorities (CAA, EASA, etc.) on SMS-related matters
Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities:
The Product Safety Manager’s primary role includes:
- Facilitating hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management
- Monitoring the implementation of actions from the safety action plan (unless handled by an independent monitoring function)
- Providing periodic reports on product safety performance to the safety review board
- Ensuring the maintenance of safety management documentation
- Ensuring access to product safety training that meets standards, including a suitable training plan for all employees
- Offering advice on product safety matters
- Initiating and following up on internal investigations of occurrences
- Engaging with regulatory authorities (CAA, EASA) and other stakeholders on SMS-related matters
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Qualifications & Criteria
Essential Requirements:
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification in a business or engineering discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of quality experience in an industrial or engineering environment, including relevant supervisory or leadership experience
- Proficiency in Quality Management Systems with a good understanding of Safety Management Systems
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with direct engagements with customers and regulatory bodies
- Hands-on knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Relevant experience in an aerospace engineering environment
Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Thursday, 9th July 2026.
Note: Applicants must ensure their applications demonstrate compliance with essential job criteria for vetting purposes. The company strives to foster a diverse workforce and particularly encourages applications from Catholics and females, who are currently under-represented. All appointments will be based on merit.
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