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.