About the role
Job Description Summary
As SMS Risk Focal on Site you will be responsible for managing hazards within the assigned plant and serving as a key liaison among Compliance, Supply Chain, Product Quality, Operations, and SMS.
Working in close partnership with cross-functional teams, you will lead investigations and the hazard management process from a Safety Risk perspective, supporting teams in defining actions required to ensure residual risk acceptability in accordance with company procedures.
You will also coordinate mitigation activities, maintain hazard records, and support the organization in strengthening its Safety Management System (SMS), safety culture, and compliance readiness. In addition, you will participate in operational rhythms to help identify threats, hazards, and potential risk consequences related to products, services, and systems. This role reports directly to the Safety Risk Management Leader. Essential Responsibilities
Manage and update the hazard log and SAT records with accuracy and discipline
Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective hazard read-across across processes, products, and organizations
Lead preliminary investigations engaging risk owners, by gathering data, facts, and supporting evidence
Collect and review reports, inputs, and operational signals related to potential safety hazards
Evaluate incoming information and record identified hazards in the hazard log, including classification and traceability
Support preliminary work preparation and present hazard cases to the Safety Action Team (SAT) for formal risk assessment
Coordinate, track, and monitor risk mitigation action plans, including escalation when required
Apply FLIGHT DECK standards in daily management and operational routines
Support the SMS team with trend analysis, safety metrics, safety culture initiatives, and customer/regulatory audits
Actively participate in daily shop floor operating rhythms to foster strong cross-functional collaboration and engagement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a technical discipline
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense organizations, in one or more of the following areas:…