Manufacturing & Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Safety & Manufacturing Engineer

Location : Henrietta, NY

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Pay Range : $95,000 - $110,000 + bonus

Work Type : Full-time

Work Model : Onsite

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm 

Recruiter   Contact : Luisa Beato |  View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a  Safety & Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our client, A leading manufacturer and supplier of jewelry findings and components, specializing in high-quality metal parts and accessories used in jewelry design and production. The organization serves jewelry manufacturers and industry professionals by providing precision-crafted components, reliable product quality, and solutions that support efficient manufacturing and custom jewelry creation.

In this role, you will strengthen plant performance by improving manufacturing processes while ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across equipment, workstations, and operations.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead  To Your Success

• Design & Optimize manufacturing lines, tool layouts, and assembly steps while embedding safety protocols directly into the production cycle.
• Perform and document machine and job hazard evaluations to prevent accidents and equipment failures.
• Ensure all plant activities, machinery guards, and procedures comply with OSHA and local environmental health & safety regulations.
• Lead and implement projects to reduce waste, downtime, and material variances while maintaining or improving operator safety.
• Investigate all accidents/incidents, near-misses, or production defects to find root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop or update existing SOPs, safety manuals, safety procedures and policies. Conduct periodic and annual training as required or needed.
• Assemble and lead an effective safety team, conduct regular safety meetings, create excitement and awareness to safety by implementing various safety events.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent experience)
• CAD proficiency
• Familiarity with machinery controls, PLCs, and risk-assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards; OSHA 511 certification