SMS Manager

Key Responsibilities
• Acts as the focal point for safety management issues related to Product and Process
• Controls the SMS implementation plan on behalf of the plants Accountable Manager
• Facilitates hazard identification and risk analysis and management via the Safety Committee Meetings
• Oversee daily operations of the Inspection team, ensuring effective cross-training, timely scheduling of workflow, and optimal allocation of available resources.
• Oversees continual improvement of the SMS
• Disseminates at Management Reviews, information on Safety Performance related to Product and Processes
• Maintenance of safety documentation
• Participates in the development and selection and deployment of SMS Training
• Coordinates and communicates, on behalf of the Accountable Manger with the relevant National Aviation Authority (NAA)
• Monitors Safety concerns reported within the aviation community which have the potential to affect the organisation or its products or services

• Product and Process Safety Oversight
o Lead safety risk assessments for new and existing aerospace products and processes.
o Ensure safety considerations are embedded in design, development, testing, and production phases.
o Monitor and analyse safety performance indicators and trends.
• Compliance and Assurance
o Ensure compliance with applicable aviation safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
o Liaise with regulatory bodies including the CAA, EASA, and other relevant authorities.
o Prepare and submit safety cases, hazard logs, and risk assessments as required.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting
o Actively participate in product and process related safety incidents and non-conformance investigations.
o Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
o Maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
• Training and Culture
o Promote a strong safety culture across the organisation.
o Deliver SMS and safety training to staff and stakeholders.
o Facilitate safety communication and engagement across departments.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Safety Management or related field.

Skills:

• Proven experience in safety management within the aerospace or aviation sector.
• In-depth knowledge of CAA / EASA SMS requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experienced people manager with a proven record of success.
• Experience with safety tools such as hazard logs, safety cases, and risk matrices.

Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with international aviation safety standards (e.g., ICAO Annex 19, CAA Part and CAA Part 145) etc.
• Certification in safety auditing or risk management.
• Knowledge of Inspection methods across multiple instruments.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

Great company benefits

We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies

We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Hedge End, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-57339Titchfield

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-22T18:39:03