Job Description

Safety Management Systems Engineer
Rochdale
45 to 55 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)
Initial 6 months contract
Must be eligible for BPSS and SC clearance
TT Electronics is seeking an experienced Safety Management Systems (SMS) Engineer to join our aerospace team in Rochdale. This is a key role ensuring compliance with international aviation safety regulations while embedding a positive safety culture across the business.
The Role
As the Safety Management Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of our company's Safety Management System, in line with the ICAO SMS framework for small organisations and the UK CAA Part 21G and Part 145 requirements.
You will:

• Define the strategy, objectives, and effectiveness of the Safety Management System.
• Ensure SMS processes are established, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Lead incident and accident investigations, managing hazards via NCRi and FRACAS systems.
• Promote safety awareness and foster a positive safety culture across the business.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities.
• Chair safety meetings such as the Safety Review Board (SRB), Safety Action Group (SAG), and product safety committees.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience establishing or managing an SMS within a production and/or maintenance organisation.
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety principles within aerospace, defence, or military environments.
• Practical understanding of ICAO SMS, EU 748/2012 Subpart G, and EU 1321/2014 Part 145.
• Analytical, process-driven approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join TT Electronics?
At TT Electronics, we design and manufacture advanced electronics that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical aerospace programmes, directly influencing safety culture and compliance within a leading international engineering organisation.
Interested?
If you have the right background in aviation safety management, regulatory compliance, or airworthiness, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Emily Stapley at JAM Recruitment for more details.

Skills Required