Safety Engineer

Corning • Hickory, NC

5d • $74,756 - $102,790 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team. In this role, you will design, implement, and sustain workplace safety and environmental programs aligned with OSHA regulations, ISO standards, and Corning's EH&S requirements. You will partner with site leadership and employees at all levels to build a strong safety culture and drive measurable, continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related engineering or physical sciences field
• 2+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years experience with safety programs including fall protection, confined space entry, machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles, crane and hoist, ergonomics, and electrical safety
• 2+ years experience conducting safety risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training for site personnel
• Knowledge of behavioral-based safety or human organizational performance programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field and/or ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification — may be considered in lieu of a portion of the experience requirement
• Experience implementing or maintaining EH&S management systems aligned to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or other recognized EHS standards
• Experience with SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EH&S action plans, risk control processes, and compliance procedures aligned with OSHA, ISO 14001/45001, and Corning standards
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments — including job safety analysis, pre-startup safety reviews, machine guarding evaluations, and ergonomic assessments — and drive corrective actions to reduce risk
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures; coach employees and leadership on safety behaviors and risk reduction techniques
• Design and facilitate EH&S training programs for site personnel; maintain EH&S metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct trending analysis to support continuous improvement
• Ensure the Emergency Response Plan remains current; respond to on-site emergency events; oversee contractor and construction safety program compliance

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level