Safety Engineer

Function Purpose

• Lead the development and deployment of comprehensive safety programs across manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive risk reduction initiatives through engineering controls and process improvements.
• Provide technical safety leadership for capital projects, automation, robotics, and facility modifications.
• Strengthen employee engagement and safety culture.
• Reduce workplace injuries, incidents, and operational disruptions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead safety strategy, objectives, KPIs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety reviews.
• Develop engineering controls and machine safeguarding solutions.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations from a safety perspective.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Manage key safety programs including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, ergonomics, and emergency response.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Mentor Safety Engineers, Specialists, and Coordinators.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean-based safety initiatives.
• Provide leadership during regulatory inspections and corporate audits.

Required Attributes

• Strong safety leadership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required Knowledge

• OSHA regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Machine guarding and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Industrial ergonomics and human factors engineering.
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis methodologies.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Industrial hygiene fundamentals.
• Automation, robotics, welding, and manufacturing safety.
• Emergency response planning and crisis management.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Project management and safety management systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading complex safety programs and compliance initiatives.
• Experience conducting advanced risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience supporting capital projects and automation implementations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and multi-site manufacturing experience preferred.