Principal Engineer – Product Safety

About the role

Fortescue Zero is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead product safety within its rapidly expanding Decarbonisation & Heavy Industry Business Unit. You will ensure safety is embedded in the design and development of cutting‑edge zero‑emission power systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to conduct safety analyses and provide technical sign‑off for components and systems.
• Coach and mentor safety team members, driving best practices and skill development.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert and primary technical advisor for product safety.
• Support R&D technology development, collaborating with academic institutions and suppliers.
• Identify and secure capacity and capability to meet engineering demand, including recruitment and outsourcing.
• Allocate engineering resources across project teams and oversee career development frameworks.
• Develop processes, systems, and ways of working for the safety team.
• Assist business units with client meetings, feasibility studies, tenders, and costing support.

Required profile

• Engineering qualification (HND, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent apprenticeship) in a STEM discipline.
• Extensive experience in functional or system safety, preferably in heavy‑industry or green‑technology environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and mentorship.

Required skills

• IEC61508
• EN50126, EN50128, EN50129
• ISO13849
• ISO19014
• ISO26262
• ARP4754
• ARP4761