Machine Safety, Control Systems & Corporate Engineering Leader

Machine Safety, Control Systems & Corporate Engineering Leader

Position Overview

This position combines Machine Safety Engineering, Control Systems & Automation Engineering, and Engineering Leadership responsibilities, enabling a comprehensive approach to industrial safety, automation, and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing locations.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic engineering leader responsible for driving machine safety programs, automation initiatives, engineering standards, and continuous improvement efforts across three manufacturing sites. This individual will lead and develop a team of 10-18 engineering through strong Site Managers while partnering with executive leadership to support long-term business objectives.

Leadership & Corporate Engineering Responsibilities

Strategic Engineering Leadership

• Provide engineering leadership and strategic direction across three manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies that align with corporate growth, operational excellence, safety, and profitability objectives.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to long-term business planning.
• Drive standardization of engineering processes, BOM/CAD design (mechanical & electrical), automation platforms, machine safety programs, and project quoting across all locations.
• Lead engineering efforts related to productivity improvements, capacity expansion, equipment modernization, and operational efficiency.

Control Systems & Automation Engineering

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the technical execution of the total project lifecycle-translating initial specifications or risk assessments into fully integrated, compliant automation solutions through technical design, software development, and on-site commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Project Execution

• Handle the full engineering process from initial scoping and hardware specification to programming and final site acceptance.

System Design & Schematics

• Develop detailed electrical concepts and panel layouts.
• Provide technical hand mark-ups for the drafting team and perform CAD updates in AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software as needed to ensure compliance with NFPA 79 and ANSI B11.

PLC & HMI Programming

• Design and debug scalable control logic and intuitive HMI screens for diverse industrial applications.

Safety Integration

• Implement "Control Reliable" safety architectures (Category 3/4, PLd/PLe) utilizing safety devices such as safety PLCs, light curtains, and interlocked access systems.

Project Coordination

• Act as the primary technical lead for the client, overseeing hardware selection and coordinating with team members and others in the organization to ensure successful system delivery.

Field Commissioning

• Travel to client sites to perform I/O checkout, safety validation, and final system optimization.

Administrative

• Support project coordination and smooth execution by providing regular project updates and accurately tracking engineering time and project activities.
• Mentor associates to standard in engineering process and deliver world class results to customer.

Machine Safety Engineering

Working alongside our team of certified specialists, you will help clients understand and comply with complex safety regulations, specializing in high-risk machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Task-Based Risk Assessments

• Perform safety assessments of industrial machinery, including machine safeguarding and functional safety systems.

Standards Research & Reporting

• Complete functional safety assessments and compliance reports utilizing specialized technology, software platforms, and applications.

Technical Reviews and Reporting

• Review technical information, including control systems, functional safety diagrams, and fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems.
• Complete and assist in preparing compliance assessments and reports utilizing advanced technology and software platforms.

On-Site Documentation

• Conduct field activities including photography, testing, measurements, and documentation while interacting directly with customers and presenting findings.