Industrial Engineer

About the role

This Industrial Engineer role focuses on driving health and safety excellence, process safety management, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will lead the continued development and implementation of safety programs, oversee compliance with OSHA and Department of Defense standards, and support cross-functional teams to achieve safety, production, quality, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development, implementation, and improvement of health and safety programs to support safety, production, quality, and cost goals across the facility.
• Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and hourly personnel, ensuring consistent adherence to safety standards.
• Manage company compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), including coordinating, implementing, and documenting all 14 elements of the OSHA PSM standard.
• Lead and document Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes, ensuring thorough identification and mitigation of risks.
• Ensure company compliance with OSHA 29 CFR and DOD 4145.26M, including the development, maintenance, and enforcement of site safety plans.
• Create and maintain site safety plans that incorporate CAD models, supporting evidence, and detailed safety information.
• Conduct regular audits of the site, facilities, processes, and safety protocols, and develop corrective and preventive actions based on audit findings.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare, deliver, and continuously improve effective employee training programs related to safety, environmental health, and health and safety procedures.
• Perform extensive quantitative analysis to assess risk levels, such as calculating material quantities in specific areas and evaluating potential hazards.
• Produce detailed reports and documentation related to safety performance, compliance status, PHA outcomes, and audit results.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and other functional groups to integrate safety and compliance into all processes.
• Communicate safety expectations, findings, and recommendations effectively across different functional groups and organizational levels.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring that critical safety and compliance deadlines are met, including working extended hours when needed.
• Support and collaborate with inspectors, manufacturing teams, and supplier quality engineering (SQE) to maintain safe and compliant operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in occupational safety, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR requirements and the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, including all 14 elements.
• Experience leading and documenting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for new and existing processes.
• Knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with DOD 4145.26M, including the development and maintenance of site safety plans.
• Strong experience in health and safety, environmental health, and safety program implementation and auditing.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective employee training programs on safety and related topics.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the ability to perform detailed calculations to assess potential hazards and risk levels.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate across different functional groups with strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Alternatively, 5 or more years of equivalent experience in a similar managerial-level role in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in industrial engineering concepts such as plant design and plant layout.
• Experience with occupational safety practices and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) compliance.
• Familiarity with 2D CAD software (such as DraftSight or similar 2D tools) for creating and interpreting models used in site safety plans.
• Experience with heavy reporting and documentation, including safety reports, audit findings, and PHA documentation.
• Experience conducting safety training and working with inspectors, manufacturing teams, and supplier quality engineering.
• Relevant safety certifications such as OSHA 30 or similar are advantageous.
• Experience in environments involving complex or hazardous products, where rigorous safety and compliance standards are required.
• Comfort working in a cross-functional, growth-oriented team with a focus on continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/yr. Full-time benefits are offered.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville, WI. The position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.