Safety Engineer

Sanders Industries Holdings•Bloomfield, CT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Engineer supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements while promoting a strong safety culture. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating risks, improving safety programs, and partnering with operations and leadership to reduce incidents and support safe, efficient manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can work independently and influence safety performance across the organization. Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with a focus on OSHA compliance
Experience supporting or developing and implementing safety programs and conducting incident investigations
Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and their practical application (OSHA 30 preferred)
Proven ability to perform hazard assessments, support risk mitigation efforts, and conduct incident investigations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to drive results independently
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint
Experience delivering training and maintaining accurate documentation and compliance records
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Background in behavior-based safety, risk assessments, and/or industrial hygiene preferred

Responsibilities

Support safety initiatives on the manufacturing floor, promoting a proactive and accountable safety culture and contributing to reductions in recordable incidents (TRIR) and lost time injuries
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards through inspections, audits, and risk assessments, driving measurable risk reduction
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, and procedures to improve safety performance metrics
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulations; maintain audit readiness and support successful internal and external audits
Conduct incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
Analyze safety data and trends (e.g., TRIR, near misses, first aid cases) to identify risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies
Deliver and support safety training programs, contributing to increased employee engagement and compliance rates
Partner with supervisors and leadership to improve safety performance, accountability, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and compliance records to support regulatory and company requirements
Support environmental programs and compliance activities, including tracking and reporting environmental metrics as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance workplace safety, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency
Perform other related duties as needed