Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

Immediate need for a talented Functional Safety Engineer. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Mc Henry, MS (Onsite). Please review the job description below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the acquisition and maintenance of licenses, permits, and authorizations related to energetic materials (e.g., ATF, DoD, state fire marshal).
• Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all energetic materials safety matters with regulatory bodies (e.g., ATF, DoD Explosives Safety Board, State Fire Marshal, OSHA, EPA).
• Establish and maintain adherence to waste management protocols for hazardous and energetic waste, ensuring compliant disposal and demilitarization processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive explosives safety plans, operating procedures, safety cases, hazard classifications, and quantity distance (QD) calculations for facilities, operations, and test activities.
• Conduct and document regular and specialized explosives safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments of facilities, equipment, and operations.
• Lead and participate in internal and external explosives safety audits, driving the identification of corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and deliver specialized training programs on energetic materials safety, including hazard awareness, handling procedures, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead complex hazard analyses and quantitative risk assessments (QRA) for energetic material processes, designs, and operations (e.g., PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, safety cases), ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are integrated.
• Investigate all energetic materials-related incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Provide expert on-site technical guidance and direct support for all activities involving energetic materials, from R&D to manufacturing and testing.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Safety regulations, hazard analysis, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), DoD (Department of Defense), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 5 years of progressive experience in explosives safety engineering, process safety, or a related role within a manufacturing, R&D, or test environment involving energetic materials.
• Must be able to pass an ATF background check.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting explosives safety audits, inspections, hazard classifications, and quantity distance (QD) assessments.
• Deep and current knowledge of federal explosives safety regulations (e.g., ATF, DoD 6055.09-M, AFMAN 91-201, DA PAM 385-64, NAVSEA OP 5), NFPA codes, and industry best practices for energetic materials.
• Proven experience in obtaining and managing federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and approvals for energetic materials facilities and operations.
• Extensive experience with process hazard analysis (PHA), quantitative risk assessment (QRA), root cause analysis for energetic incidents, and robust hazard communication practices.
• Experience using Microsoft applications.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar professional certification.
• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience working in a PSM/RMP regulated facility dealing specifically with energetic materials.
• Experience in test range safety, insensitive munitions (IM) safety, or demilitarization operations.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and/or other relevant safety management systems.

Our client is a leading Defense Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.