Risk Engineer

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.•Chesterton, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Risk Engineer to evaluate machine designs for compliance with applicable safety standards and industry regulations, and to develop solutions that minimize or eliminate operator risk. This role provides technical leadership focused on regulatory compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment and cost-effective risk management for Urschel customers. This onsite position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and is based at our corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana. Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Three or more years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
Ability to review and analyze engineering drawings and reports
Ability to communicate effectively with customers

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Food Industry
Knowledge of food processing machines
Prior experience performing risk assessments on machines
Knowledge of ANSI, OSHA, ISO, NFPA, EN, and UL standards pertaining to machine guarding and electrical conformance
Experience with CE compliance

Responsibilities

Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments
Evaluate and ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of machine design and part specifications
Reviewing certified prints for safety and adequate guarding
Develop, review, and maintain safety documentation, technical reports, and compliance certifications
Stay current with regulations and standards related to industrial food processing machinery and food contact materials
Provide guidance to engineers for adherence to standards, regulatory requirements, and sanitary design principles
Investigate incidents and near misses and develop solutions for incorporation into future designs or procedures
Attend trade shows to understand customer needs