Safety Engineer
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Key details
- Location
- Stoughton, WI, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Function
- Software engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
incident investigationleanlean manufacturinglockout/tagoutoshaproject managementregulatory compliancerisk assessmentroboticsroot cause analysissafety management systemssix sigmawelding
About the role
Function Purpose
- Lead the development and deployment of comprehensive safety programs across manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Drive risk reduction initiatives through engineering controls and process improvements.
- Provide technical safety leadership for capital projects, automation, robotics, and facility modifications.
- Strengthen employee engagement and safety culture.
- Reduce workplace injuries, incidents, and operational disruptions.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead safety strategy, objectives, KPIs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
- Conduct advanced risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety reviews.
- Develop engineering controls and machine safeguarding solutions.
- Support capital projects and equipment installations from a safety perspective.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Manage key safety programs including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, ergonomics, and emergency response.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs.
- Mentor Safety Engineers, Specialists, and Coordinators.
- Drive continuous improvement and Lean-based safety initiatives.
- Provide leadership during regulatory inspections and corporate audits.
Required Attributes
- Strong safety leadership and accountability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic and analytical thinker.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Data-driven decision making.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Required Knowledge
- OSHA regulations and regulatory compliance.
- Machine guarding and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
- Industrial ergonomics and human factors engineering.
- Risk assessment and hazard analysis methodologies.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Industrial hygiene fundamentals.
- Automation, robotics, welding, and manufacturing safety.
- Emergency response planning and crisis management.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Project management and safety management systems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
- 8-10 years of progressive safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading complex safety programs and compliance initiatives.
- Experience conducting advanced risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Experience supporting capital projects and automation implementations.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma certification and multi-site manufacturing experience preferred.