Safety Engineer

About the role

This position supports plant leadership in achieving risk reduction goals by leading safety and ergonomic improvements across the plant while developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes. It also involves executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and mitigates safety hazards
• Enforces safety standards and conducts training
• Ledrs root cause analysis and problem-solving to improve cost, quality, and performance
• Supports design reviews and new product development to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Manages cross-functional projects with defined goals, budgets, and stakeholder communication
• Drives and sustains process improvements using change management tools like ADKAR
• Contributes to capital equipment selection and CAR development for new initiatives
• Participates in manufacturing assessments, serving as lead or category champion when needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Six (6) months of manufacturing experience, including internships/co-ops
• Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Six (6) months of manufacturing experience, including internships/co-ops.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience with safety engineering. Proficiency in various software applications – i.e., SAP, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab. Knowledge of OSHA Standards. Knowledge of application of ergonomic principles in workstation design. Thorough understanding of production environments (low volume/high mix and high volume/low mix) including safety/guarding requirements. Experience/Exposure to Fabrication, Welding, Assembly, or Coil Winding. Experience with lifting equipment – i.e, cranes, forklifts, hoists. Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e., value stream mapping, one piece flow, 5S, Standard work, visual controls, daily accountability, process checks, etc. Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e., thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.

Skills

• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e., SAP, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Knowledge of application of ergonomic principles in workstation design
• Thorough understanding of production environments (low volume/high mix and high volume/low mix) including safety/guarding requirements
• Experience/Exposure to Fabrication, Welding, Assembly, or Coil Winding
• Experience with lifting equipment – i.e, cranes, forklifts, hoists
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e., value stream mapping, one piece flow, 5S, Standard work, visual controls, daily accountability, process checks, etc.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e., thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.

Benefits

Details on benefits can be found here. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

Not specified.