Product Safety Engineer

  • Matchtech
  • Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
  • Nov 12, 2025
Contractor Executive

Job Description


Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Product Safety Engineer to join their team on a contractual basis in Glascoed, South Wales.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Production of documentary evidence to support the production of a Safety and Environmental Case (SEC).
  • Creating and maintaining product Hazard Logs.
  • Contributing to the business requirement to deliver conforming product.
  • Undertaking safety reviews of engineering designs to ensure compliance with the Product Safety and Environment Management Framework, business policies, procedures and associated management plans.
  • Provide support and advice to the Design Organisation on matters relating to product safety for projects and bids.
  • Undertaking a range of techniques for conducting Hazard Identification, Analysis and Risk Assessment, for example FMEAs, FTAs.


Job Requirements:

  • Experience as a Safety Engineer within the defence sector
  • Strong understanding of safety management principles and practices
  • Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards
  • Proficiency in hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification
  • Experience of Def Stan 00-056 and DSA 03.OME (formerly JSP 520)



If you are an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in product safety and a passion for working within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Glascoed, South Wales.