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Safety Management System (SMS) Engineer – Civil Aftermarket, Parts
GKN Aerospace has a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. We strive to maintain the highest standards in all aspects of our operations. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Safety Management System Engineer to join our team.
Business unit Civil Aftermarket was established in spring 2022 and cover repair of aircraft engine components and complete engine repair and overhaul for Industrial Gas Turbines.
The SMS Engineer will play a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of our safety practices and processes. Working closely with our safety and quality teams, the SMS Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Safety Management System to meet EASA Part 145 requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Safety Management System of the organization in compliance with the regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Coordinate and support the organization with identification of hazards, safety risk assessments and development of appropriate mitigation strategies
- Monitor and evaluate safety performance indicators and propose improvements to enhance safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and monitor safety objectives and targets
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees in implementing safety policies and procedures
- Participate in accident and incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Monitor yearly plan for Safety Risk Management pro-active activities (MRA, RADAR etc.) including coaching leaders in executing planned activities
- Ensure that safety data is collected, analyzed and reported on a regular basis to identify trends and patterns in safety hazards and incidents
- Engage and communicate across the employee spectrum from Executive/Senior leadership to working level teams to promote and operationalize the SMS
- Support Safety Assurance implementation and continuous improvement as the business unit advances its use of monitoring and analysis of metrics/data to assure achievement of the SMS objectives
- Collaborate and engage with external entities regarding SMS which may include Regulators, Partners, Customers, Suppliers and other entities
- Provide safety training to employees and management to promote safety awareness and the importance of safety in the workplace
Required Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
- BSc in Engineering, Aviation Safety, or a related field
- Fluent in English, spoken as well as written
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Sound understanding of risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and safety analysis tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
- Aviation maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations and requirements
- Proven experience in safety management system development, implementation, and maintenance in an aviation or aerospace organization
- Familiarity with industry safety standards such as SMS, AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent
- Proficiency in using safety management software and tools
Application
If you are passionate about aviation safety and possess the required qualifications and experience, we hope to receive your application.
Last application date: 31 August
For more information, or questions, please contact:
Jimmy Roskvist, Quality & Safety Manager 0700 873126
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’ last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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