Description
Position Summary :
Provides expertise and direction in technical machine risk assessment and safety system design.
Responsibilities of Position :
- Conduct technical risk assessments of plant and equipment mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure that all risks are identified and minimized by design.
- Determine the safety Performance Level rating for machinery based on the identified risks (PLr).
- Create safety concepts for machine designs that meet the PLr rating, considering all system failure modes and potential breaches of operation, to include system redundancy and suitably rated safety devices.
- Apply software systems such as Sistema’ to evaluate machine safety system design.
- Create technical reports with recommendations, clearly identifying the priority actions.
- Supports the budget planning process and capex generation for machine safety improvements.
- In conjunction with the Plant Operations Team, supports the creation of plant and equipment safety improvement plans.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering on safety systems for new machine designs.
- Advise the technical requirements for Lock-Out / Tag-Out and machine safe state’ for personnel intervention.
- Attending machine commissioning events to ensure technical safety compliance.
- Advise on the impact of machine modifications and the safety requirements for multi-machine integration and following certification.
- Author technical documentation for safety standards including safe procedures for setting and adjusting machinery.
- Provide direction for technical safety checklists for the plants to follow.
- Conduct technical safety training for engineering personnel.
- Must be fully conversant in CE conformity and its supporting directives and standards, (especially related to ISO 12100 and ISO 13849).
- Must be fully conversant in regional safety conformity and its supporting directives and standards, applying the most stringent safety standard
- Communicate and advise on machine safety legislation updates.
- Work closely with the global team and corresponding positions
Skill Requirements :
- Extensive knowledge of machine control systems and design for safety.
- Knowledge of PLC systems and program construction for safe operation.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate complex machine systems, including the potential for abnormal events and their effect on system performance.
- Ability to immediately identify machine hazards and potential for harm.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
- Strong analytical skills for risk assessment.
- Outstanding organizational, communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision-making abilities.
- Experience managing conflicting objectives and compressed timelines.
- Ability to manage projects and support multiple priorities required.
- Flexibility to work in a diverse environment.
- Strong communications skills : ability to interact and communicate at all levels, with effective upward and downward communication skills demonstrated.
- Proficient in the use of PC and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience Requirements :
- 10+ years of experience in a technical plant engineering position.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing line design, installation, commissioning, and launch.
- Technical safety qualification such as Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) required.
- Experience with software-based machine safety evaluation such as Sistema.
Licensing or Special Certification Requirements :
Valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements :
- Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel globally to plants and customer sites.
Working Conditions :
- Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
- Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
- Works within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes / chemicals.
Education :
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
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