Safety Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Safety Engineer to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of state and national OHSA laws and codes, as well as experience in ergonomic assessment tools. They should also have applied safety experience in automotive, furniture, chemical, and aerospace manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Safety Engineering, particularly in evaluating design of new products, equipment and facilities
• Conduct Risk Assessments on various machinery and tooling
• Conduct, facilitate or advise as necessary in Machinery and Equipment Design Reviews and/or buy-offs
• Effectively communicate new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents and management directives to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide specific health and safety training on various safety topics, as required
• Technical consultant and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics, including local and national safety regulations
• Cookordinate implementation and continuous improvement in safety programs
• Present the knowledge, confidence and ability to take immediate and appropriate action when an "imminent risk of serious injury" has been identified
• Work in cooperation with union Health and Safety Representatives to achieve objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, a related discipline or CSP certification
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite
• Strong organization, communication, and critical thinking skills
• 20% to 25% travel
• 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have the following attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of state and national OHSA laws and Codes of Practice
• Corporate safety programs for manufacturing applied safety experience and knowledge of ergonomic assessment tools
• Experience working in automotive, furniture, chemical and/or aerospace manufacturing team environments
• Demonstrated conflict management skills, strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills

Must possess the following skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• HSA and FSA Accounts
• Retailment Plan (401k)
• 50% Company Match of the First 6% of Employee Contribution
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D Premiums 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

Schedule

Full-time position