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- Days open
- 125 days
- Estimated salary
- $142,000
- Based on Senior seniority, the Automotive industry and United States market rates.
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SENIOR ENGINEER – PRODUCT SAFETY
Job description
About the role
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company.
As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer – Product Safety to join the Product Safety & Compliance department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
What You Will Do
- Work in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure that all systems are demonstrably safe and reliable.
- Undertaking safety analysis activities such as Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (), and Fault Tree Assessments (FTA) among others.
- Developing safety requirements as needed for systems to ensure that all systems are capable of achieving the safety targets and required safety integrity levels.
- Developing safety plans in accordance with ISO19014 / ISO13849 and other industry standards, creating safety goals, and building safety cases for all Fortescue Zero products.
- Preparation and presentation of reports for internal and external audiences.
- Support technical and project reviews with the customer, representing FZero, as required.
- Championing Product Safety across Fortescue Zero, promoting a culture of proactive Product Safety engagement across the global organisation.
- Aiding Business Units with business development opportunities where requested, including client meetings, feasibility work, tender and costing support.
About You
- An engineering qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent e.g. HND, Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree, Apprenticeship) and previous experience in Functional or System Safety.
- Experience applying IEC61508 or any of its derivatives such as ISO13849 ( control systems), ISO19014 (Earth Moving Machinery), EN50126/8/9 (rolling stock), ISO26262 (automotive), ARP4754 and ARP4761 (aerospace), ISO61511 (Process Industry), etc. to development programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude, willing to support and collaborate with other team members and engineering functions.
- A passion for improving sustainability through the development of cutting-edge technical solutions.
- An understanding of energy storage systems, power conversion products, and/or electronic control units is desirable.
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Legal and equal opportunity notices
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer for Product Safety to join our Product Safety and Compliance team during a rapidly expanding and exciting time of growth. Working at the forefront of technology, you’ll be actively supporting the drive for safe, sustainable products.
Aviva Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
The closing date for applications is 11th April 2025.
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.