Product Safety & Supportability Manager

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team.

We are recruiting for a Product Safety & Supportability Manager to join our team. #

The Safety & Supportability Manager is responsible for all aspects of safety and supportability across the range of products developed and supplied by REUK. The role involves the management of a direct report who works collaboratively with product and project teams in order to ensure compliance with safety and supportability requirements and deliverables.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• The role is REUK’s Safety & Supportability Engineering lead. REUK shall be able to demonstrate that the role holder is a suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP).

• The role shall act as the primary point of contact for Project Managers, Product Owners, sub-contractors and external customers.

• The role holder shall develop processes and procedures relevant to the operation of the business function.

• Shall works closely with sub-contractors and suppliers to extend REUKs product Safety & Supportability concept when collaborating on new projects.

• Manage ILS analysis, including; Supportability Analysis, Reliability Prediction, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Maintenance Task Analysis, Spares Modelling, PHS&T, etc.

• Manage product safety analysis, including; Hazard Log, Safety and Environmental Case Report, Hazard Materials Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, etc.

• Perform the role of Functional Safety Manager (for all safety lifecycle phases) for the development of new and existing products and features.

• Manage product obsolescence monitoring and parts codification.

• Act as the Lead Technical Author and manage the delivery of product Technical Publications.

• Responsible for the development and delivery of product training for external customers.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and product development.

• Provides SME Safety & Supportability support to business development activities.

• Provide growth of the Safety & Supportability business function capability.

• Knowledge and experience in Military Land Systems Engineering, Systems/ Electronics/ Mechanical engineering in a military Land platform environment or suitable Defence equivalent.

• Highly desirable, familiarity with;
o UK MoD ILS Practices
o NATO parts codification using CSIS.
o Military Standards

▪ DEFSTAN 00-056, 00-055, 00-051, 00-600, 00-042 and 00-040
o Functional Safety standards IEC 61508 & ISO 26262 and the following activities:

▪ Safety planning

▪ Hardware and Software development

▪ Fault Tree Analysis

▪ FMEA/FMECA

▪ Reliability (SIL) calculations SFF/PFH/PFDavg

▪ Product safety manuals

• Previous experience in Safety & Supportability Management at different phases of a products life cycle.

• Previous experience in the role of a Snr Project Engineer would be advantageous.

• Highly self-motivated and analytical with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent problem-solving skills are essential, as it the ability to work within a dynamic and fast paced environment.

• Experience working in and Agile development environment and use of business support tools, Confluence and JIRA is highly desirable.

At REUK, our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We are on a journey to growth and have lots of opportunities for you to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are passionate about finding likeminded people to join us and we want you to be proud to work at REUK. We believe in rewarding and developing our people and we offer you:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Long Service Rewards
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work
• Discounted Ferry Bookings
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Monthly on-site massages
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

To apply, please send your CV to hr_reuk@rheinmetall.com