Safety Engineer

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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