Job Description

Product Safety & Supportability Manager

Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd. in Newport Isle of Wight

Rheinmetall /

Product Safety & Supportability Manager

Ref.-Nr.:

UK00658

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Full-Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


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. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE


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; + UK MoD ILS Practices
+ NATO parts codification using CSIS.

Military Standards+ DEFSTAN 00-056, 00-055, 00-051, 00-600, 00-042 and 00-040
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 WHAT WE OFFER YOU


We want REUK to be the employer you chose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow. We are proud to be a disability confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.



We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision Is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.



As an REUK employee we offer you:


25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service) Flexible Working 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service) BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period) Long Service Rewards with additional holidays Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8% Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work Discounted Ferry Bookings Discounted Gym Membership Bi-Monthly on-site massages Excellent Training Opportunities Recommend a friend scheme Buying & Selling of Annual Leave 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 CONTACT INFORMATION

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