Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing

Onsite – U.S. Manufacturing Facility

$100,000 Base Salary (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an EHS / Safety Engineer to support a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating occupational hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting initiatives that improve employee safety, environmental performance, and operational reliability.

The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS leadership to implement safety programs, investigate incidents, and support continuous improvement across plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate occupational hazards across manufacturing operations
• Promote workplace safety through engineering controls, policies, and training initiatives
• Support the design and implementation of machine safety systems and protective equipment

Incident Investigation & Compliance

• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses to identify root cause and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and environmental assessments

Engineering & Process Safety

• Review equipment, machinery, and facility designs to ensure safety compliance and hazard mitigation
• Provide input into process and product safety improvements
• Support EHS-related capital projects and equipment modifications

EHS Programs & Continuous Improvement

• Support and implement EHS policies, procedures, and safety programs
• Drive continuous improvement in:
• safety performance
• regulatory compliance
• risk reduction
• Participate on cross-functional teams to deliver EHS initiatives on time and within scope

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred
• OR
• Equivalent experience (4–9+ years depending on education level)

Experience

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, or plant environments
• Experience with:
• hazard analysis
• incident investigation
• safety program implementation
• Experience working with OSHA and environmental regulations

Certifications (Preferred)

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• OSHA-related certifications

Technical Exposure (Preferred)

Experience with:

• Air sampling / environmental monitoring
• Noise/sound measurement
• Respirator fit testing
• Industrial hygiene practices

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a plant environment
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Why This Role

• Direct impact on employee safety and plant performance
• Opportunity to support engineering-driven safety improvements
• High visibility role within operations and leadership teams