Senior Safety & Compliance Specialist (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

Our talent team is representing a confidential aerospace organization seeking a Senior Safety & Compliance Specialist to lead safety and compliance activities for ground infrastructure systems. You will own end-to-end safety processes, conduct technical risk assessments, and serve as the technical lead interfacing between fluid, control, and mechanical system disciplines.

In this role, you will:

• Own and drive safety and compliance activities for all ground infrastructure systems, ensuring adherence to site-specific, national, and international standards
• Lead HAZOPs, risk assessments, and safety reviews across multiple projects, ensuring risks are identified, documented, and mitigated effectively
• Guide the design, selection, and validation of safety-critical components, including safety valves, instrumentation, protective systems, and safety PLC-based architectures
• Define safety processes, documentation standards, and best practices, ensuring consistent application across all ground systems projects
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to integrate safety considerations early and consistently throughout the project lifecycle
• Set clear priorities, technical goals, and expectations aligned with product and business needs
• Ensure safety deliverables are planned, tracked, and delivered across project phases
• Manage interfaces with external suppliers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, aerospace engineering or similar field
• 8+ years of extensive experience in process safety, plant and environmental safety, with knowledge in explosion protection and fire and gas protection
• Clear track record of decision-making experience and managing interfaces with external suppliers, certification bodies, and authorities
• Deep understanding of safety engineering principles, including HAZOP, FMEA, and risk assessment methodologies in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, energy, chemical, or oil and gas
• Deep experience with safety standards including IEC 61508/61511, ISO 13849, and SIL/PL classifications
• Deep understanding of safety-critical components such as valves, sensors, interlocks, and pressure systems
• High level of ownership and accountability with outstanding communication skills
• Fluent in English

Bonus skills:

• Experience with CE marking, ATEX, UL, or comparable certification frameworks
• Knowledge of cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, or hazardous fluid handling

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiter will screen your application and qualifications. If you're a strong match, we submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to ensure a professional and organized process.

This position is based in the Bavaria region of Germany (Ottobrunn and Parsdorf areas).

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiter.

Equal Opportunity

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